1Department of Anesthesiology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
2TULANE UNIVERSITY
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SummaryDexmedetomidine (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.
