The Effect of Prophylactic Dexmedetomidine on Hemodynamic Disturbances to Double-Lumen Endotracheal Intubation: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic responses to DLT intubation compared to placebo and to assess the adverse effects related to dexmedetomidine. Sixty patients were randomly allocated to receive 0.7 μg/kg dexmedetomidine (n=30) or normal saline (n...

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Main Authors: Tanyong Pipanmekaporn, Yodying Punjasawadwong, Somrat Charuluxananan, Worawut Lapisatepun, Pavena Bunburaphong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/236089