Dexmedetomidine Improves Recovery After Cranial Aneurysm Surgery

Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Maintenance and Recovery of Cranial Aneurysm Surgery

Dexmedetomidine induces analgesic and sedative effects and is reported to decrease agitation during emergence after general anesthesia in various surgeries. For patients undergoing cranial aneurysm surgeries, a calm anesthesia and emergence is important. In this study, the investigatorstend to observe the effect of dexmedetomidine on maintenance and recovery of patients undergoing cranial aneurysm surgeries.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients undergoing cerebral aneurysm embolism under general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with bradycardia or atrioventricular heart block
• patients with ASA(American Society of Anesthesiologists) status over 3
• patients with body mass index(BMI)≥30kg/m2
• patients with difficulty in communication
• patients with ruptured aneurysm
• patients suspected or proved to be pregnant