Comparison of the effects of dexmedetomidine and remiphentanyl on emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia in adults undergoing septoplasty operation: a randomized double-blind trial

Kavalci G., Ethemoglu F. B., DURUKAN P., Batuman A., Emre C.

EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES, vol.17, no.22, pp.3019-3023, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 22
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.3019-3023
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Sevoflurane is an ideal agent for anesthesia since its respiratory irritant effect is minimal during mask induction. Emergence agitation (EA) is a common problem after anesthesia with sevoflurane. In this study it was aimed to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and remifentanyl on emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia in adults undergoing septoplasty operation.