Electroencephalogram Mechanism of Dexmedetomidine Deepening Sevoflurane Anesthesia

Dexmedetomidine, as an α2-adrenoceptor agonist, plays anti-sympathetic, sedative and analgesic roles in perioperative period. Also, dexmedetomidine can reduce the minimal alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane and the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) induced by sevoflurane ane...

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Main Authors: Lei Zhang, Hua Li, Liyun Deng, Kun Fang, Yuanyuan Cao, Cheng Huang, Erwei Gu, Jun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2022.913042/full