09 June 2024: Clinical Research
Determining the Optimal Dosage of Dexmedetomidine for Smooth Emergence in Older Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: A Study of 44 Cases
Hyoeun Ahn CDEF , Yun Jeong Chae DEF , Gyu Bin Choi BF , Min Gyu Lee BF , Ji Young Yoo ABCF*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.944427
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e944427
Table 3 Hemodynamic data from dexmedetomidine starting point to 5 min after extubation.
| Time periods | T1 period | T2 period |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension, n | 7 (15.9%) | 21 (47.7%) |
| Hypotension, n | 10 (22.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Tachycardia, n | 1 (2.3%) | 1 (2.3%) |
| Bradycardia, n | 24 (54.5%) | 8 (18.2%) |
| Total number of patients | 44 | 44 |
| T1 period; dexmedetomidine start, dexmedetomidine stop, sevoflurane stop; T2 period; Just before extubation, 1 min after extubation, 5 min after extubation. Data are expressed as number (%). | ||