Intraoperative use of dexmedetomidine for the prevention of emergence agitation and postoperative delirium in thoracic surgery: a randomized-controlled trial.

Jie Ae KimHyun Joo AhnMikyung YangSang Hyun LeeHeejoon JeongBong Gyu Seong

Published in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2019)

Intraoperative dexmedetomidine reduced emergence agitation but not postoperative delirium in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Dexmedetomidine seemed to affect emergence agitation through catecholamines, but not through an anti-inflammatory action. Trial registration Clinical Research Information Service (KCT 0001877); registered 7 April, 2016.

Keyphrases

thoracic surgery
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cardiac surgery
acute kidney injury
anti inflammatory
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mental health
hip fracture
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phase ii
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