Dexmedetomidine as the primary sedative agent for brain radiation therapy in a 21‐month old child

Paediatric Anaesthesia - Tập 15 Số 3 - Trang 241-242 - 2005
Mohanad Shukry1, Usha Ramadhyani2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
2TULANE UNIVERSITY

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Summary

Dexmedetomidine (PrecedexTM) is an α2 adrenoceptor agonist which is gaining popularity as a sedative and anesthetic adjuvant. In this case report, dexmedetomidine was used safely and easily to provide sedation for 12 radiation‐therapy sessions in a pediatric patient. It provided smooth induction and fast recovery with minimal respiratory depression.

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