Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl Premedication on Quality of Extubation in Children undergoing Tonsillectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study

Introduction: Smooth extubation in children is a challenging task, especially those undergoing tonsillectomy. Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 receptor agonist has been found to be beneficial in paediatric anaesthesia due to its anxiolytic, sedative and analgesic properties. It also attenuates haemod...

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Main Authors: Chathoth Anjana, Suseela Indu, Prabhakaran Vineetha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14469/47441_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(AD_OM)_PFA(OM)_GC(SL)_PN(KM).pdf