The effectiveness of intramuscular Dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic responses during tracheal intubation and Anesthesia induction of hypertensive patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Dogru K., Arık T., Yildiz K., Bicer C., Madenoglu H., Boyaci A.

CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, vol.68, no.5, pp.292-302, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2007.10.004
  • Journal Name: CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.292-302
  • Keywords: intramuscular, alpha(2)-adrenoceptor agonists, dexmedetomidine, tracheal intubation, heart rate, hypertension.
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Hypertensive patients are at risk for increased hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation. Sympatholytic drugs administered during the preinduction period may prevent adverse events.