Open AccessEffect of intraoperative dexmedetomidine on postoperative pain and pulmonary function following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Author(s) -
Vinayaka Jannu,
M G Dhorigol
Publication year - 2020
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_9_20
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , medicine , anesthesia , visual analogue scale , supine position , video assisted thoracoscopic surgery , surgery , sedation
Acute postoperative pain following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) needs considerable attention, if untreated leads to chronic pain and postoperative lung dysfunction. Dexmedetomidine, α 2 adrenoceptor agonist has shown promising results of opioid-sparing effects.