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The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Emergence Agitation in Nasal Surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Airway Extubation
Interventions
Drug: Normal saline 0.9%
Registration Number
NCT01513772
Lead Sponsor
Severance Hospital
Brief Summary

The investigators examined the effect of dexmedetomidine on the emergence agitation and postoperative quality of recovery in nasal surgery

Detailed Description

Emergence agitation during the immediate postanesthetic period is common. It may lead to serious consequences for the patient, such as injury, increased pain, hemorrhage, self-extubation, and removal of catheters. Emergence agitation is common in ENT surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the emergence agitation and postoperative quality of recovery in adult patients undergoing nasal surgery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • age ≥ 20,
  • ASA class I and II,
  • nasal surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • bradycardia (< 45 bpm),
  • heart block,
  • liver failure,
  • renal failure,
  • uncontrolled hypertension,
  • body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ControlNormal saline 0.9%-
DexmedetomidineDexmedetomidine-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Emergence agitation20min
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative quality of recovery1 day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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