Effect of Different Does of Dexmedetomidine on Oxygenation and Lung Mechanics
Effect of Different Does of Dexmedetomidine on Oxygenation and Lung Mechanics
Dexmedetomidine is a selective α -2 agonist widely used in anesthesia for its sympatholytic, sedative and analgesic effects . Favorable respiratory effects in animals , and in selected human patient groups have been reported when using this agent .we investigated the effects of different doses of dexmedetomidine infusion on oxygenation
Inclusion Criteria:
Morbidly obese patients with restrictive lung disease ASA I AND II laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
history of heart failure history of cardiac arrhythmias severe liver or kidney impairment. Patients with forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1)/ FVC < 70%
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