Comparison of Propofol to Precedex With Propofol for Emergence and Recovery in Patients Having Craniotomy Surgery

Comparison of Propofol Standard Anesthetic to Precedex With Propofol for Emergence and Recovery in Patients Having Craniotomy Surgery

Primary Hypothesis: The use of a Precedex infusion, in addition to propofol during surgery, will improve patient management through the anesthesia postoperative recovery period determined by improvement in patients? tolerance of the endotracheal tube.

Secondary hypothesis: The use of a Precedex infusion, in addition to propofol during surgery will provide improved hemodynamic stability.

The purpose of this study is to compare the addition of Precedex to a propofol intravenous anesthetic for emergence from anesthesia in patients having craniotomy surgery for brain tumors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA status 1, 2, and 3

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA status 4 and 5 patients
• Patients with positive pregnancy tests