Dexmedetomidine decreased the post‐thyroidectomy bleeding by reducing cough and emergence agitation – a randomized, double‐blind, controlled study

Abstract Background Bleeding after thyroidectomy occurs due to violent coughing during emergence. Dexmedetomidine is helpful for the smooth emergence and suppression of cough. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine on postoperative bleeding after thyroidectomy...

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Main Authors: Sang Hun Kim, Yoo Seok Kim, Seongcheol Kim, Ki Tae Jung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01325-6