Optimal dose of dexmedetomidine for sedation during spinal anesthesia

BackgroundSedation in spinal anesthesia can reduce patient's anxiety and discomfort. Dexmedetomidine has a sedative, hypnotic, analgesic, and minimal respiratory depression effect. However, use of the dexmedetomidine is associated with prolonged recovery. This study was designed to investigate...

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Main Authors: Hwoe-Gyeong Ok, Seung-Hoon Baek, Seong-Wan Baik, Hae-Kyu Kim, Sang-Wook Shin, Kyung-Hoon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2013-05-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-64-426.pdf