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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Main Authors: Cheol Lee, Yeon-Dong Kim, Ji-Na Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2013-04-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-64-301.pdf

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