Dexmedetomidine as a substitute for remifentanil in ambulatory gynecologic laparoscopic surgery

SALMAN N., UZUN Ş., COŞKUN F., SALMAN M. C., ŞARER SALMAN A. E., Aypar U.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.30, no.1, pp.77-81, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.77-81
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To compare dexmedetomidine with remifentanil in desflurane based ambulatory gynecologic laparoscopic surgery, in respect to its effects on orientation, discharge time, nausea-vomiting, and postoperative analgesic need.