Open AccessLong-Term Effects of Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol During the Implantation of a Neurostimulator—A Post-Trial Follow-Up Analysis
Author(s) -
Feline F J A Ter Bruggen,
William K. Redekop,
Dirk L. Stronks,
Frank Huygen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pain research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 49
ISSN - 1178-7090
DOI - 10.2147/jpr.s323961
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , medicine , propofol , anesthesia , term (time) , sedation , physics , quantum mechanics
The success of neurostimulation depends partly on the amount of coverage of the neurostimulation-induced paresthesia of the painful area. This is often achieved by asking feedback from patients intraoperatively. If sedation analgesia is used, it is important that the patient is comfortable during sedation and easily arousable. If the patient is not well sedated or experiences residual effects of the sedation during testing, this can directly influence the ideal placement of the leads and indirectly the long-term effect of the treatment. It is our hypothesis that the quality of the sedation is directly coupled to the adequacy of lead placement and in this way in the result of the treatment. Dexmedetomidine is known for its easy production of arousable sedation. The aim of the present study was to compare the long-term effect of using dexmedetomidine versus propofol during the implantation of a neurostimulator.