Why the study?
Does dexmedetomidine reduce propofol infusion requirements in adolescents undergoing spinal fusion surgery?
Population
Adolescents undergoing spinal fusion surgery with total intravenous anesthesia
Comparison
Dexmedetomidine concomitant with propofol and… vs Propofol and remifentanil only
Authors
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May reduce propofol needs in adolescent spine TIVA; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does dexmedetomidine reduce propofol infusion requirements in adolescents undergoing spinal fusion surgery?
Dexmedetomidine is an effective adjunct to reduce propofol requirements during total intravenous anesthesia for adolescent spine surgery.
NGWENYAMA et al. (2008) studied this question.
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