Open AccessRandomized comparison between dexmedetomidine and midazolam for prevention of emergence agitation after nasal surgeries
Author(s) -
Pranjali Kurhekar,
Vinod Krishnagopal,
Buddhan Rajarathinam,
Dhiviya Krishna Js,
Raghuraman Ms
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/sja.sja_419_17
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , medicine , midazolam , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , surgery , sedation
Emergence agitation (EA) in nasal surgeries is seen in around 22% of patients, which can go to dangerous levels. Dexmedetomidine is effective in prevention of EA in such patients. Midazolam given as premedication fails to prevent EA due to its short half-life. In this study, we compared efficacy of dexmedetomidine and midazolam by intravenous infusion for prevention of EA in adult nasal surgeries.