The Effect of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on Spinal Block and Sedation

Ekici A., TÜRKTAN M., GÜLER T.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.40, no.1, pp.55-62, 2015 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Page Numbers: pp.55-62
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Spinal anesthesia is often preferred anesthesia technique in urological surgery. Some patients may require sedation during spinal anesthesia. In our study, we aimed to investigate the effect of intravenous dexmedetomidine on sedation, motor and sensory blockade under spinal anesthesia with levobupivacaine.