Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with etomidate on postoperative cognitive function in older patients undergoing total intravenous anaesthesia: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial

Abstract Background Etomidate has been advocated for anesthesia in older and critically ill patients because of its hemodynamic stability. Clinical studies have shown that dexmedetomidine has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties and improves postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older p...

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Main Authors: Wuchang Fu, Hongchun Xu, Ting Zhao, Jun Xu, Fangjun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04726-7