Antihyperalgesic effects of dexmedetomidine on high-dose remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia
BackgroundDexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2 adrenergic agonist that has been shown to decrease the intensity of opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH). We aimed to investigate the antihyperalgesic effects of dexmedetomidine on high-dose remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia.MethodsNinety American Soci...
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Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2013-04-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-64-301.pdf |