Open AccessEfficacy of adding low-dose ketamine to dexmedetomidine versus low-dose ketamine and propofol for conscious sedation in patients undergoing awake fiber-optic intubation
Author(s) -
Reem Abdelraouf El Sharkawy
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_181_18
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , ketamine , propofol , medicine , anesthesia , sedation , bolus (digestion) , intubation , tracheal intubation , surgery
Conscious sedation is the key for successful AFOI. This trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine and low dose of ketamine against propofol and low dose ketamine.