Dexmedetomidine reduces neuropathic pain in a rat model of skin/muscle incision and retraction

Background: Dexmedetomidine has been proposed as a novel anesthetic adjuvant. However, it remains unclear whether peripheral administration of dexmedetomidine is safe and effective to reduce acute postoperative pain. This study aimed to examine the effects of dexmedetomidine on neuropathic pain. Met...

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Main Authors: Xizhao Huang, Rongfang Deng, Weifeng Tu, Zurong Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958415001529