Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an alternative therapy in laparoscopic appendectomy surgery for acute appendicitis and to focus on pharmacotherapy consistency and patient safety.
Does dexmedetomidine added to fentanyl improve analgesia and patient safety in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy?
Does dexmedetomidine added to fentanyl improve analgesia and patient safety in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy?
May reduce opioid needs in appendectomy; leaves open confirmation in larger trials.
This research was performed by a clinical pharmacist to determine the efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an alternative therapy in laparoscopic appendectomy surgery for acute and short-lived analgesic appendicitis and to focus on the consistency of pharmacotherapy and patient safety. A randomized, double-blind, prospective analysis of 2 groups allocated to the fentanyl [GF] and fentanyl dexmedetomidine [GF-D] groups. Propofol, Sevoflurane, Atracurium, and intraoperative fentanyl bolus were administe
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