Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha 2 adrenoceptor agonist recently introduced to anesthesia practice. It produces dose-dependent sedation and analgesia without respiratory depression. It reduces delirium and preserves respiratory function which adds benefits to its use. This article outlines the clinical applications of dexmedetomidine in present anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine is a very versatile drug recently introduced in current anesthesia practice that is finding a place in increasing number of clinical scenarios.
It is analgesic, has an anesthetic sparing effect, sympatholytic property, useful in several procedural sedation. It also has cardiovascular stabilizing property. Clinical Applications Of Dexmedetomidine Premedication Dexmedetomidine is used in premedication due to its sedative, anxiolytic and analgesic properties and stable hemodynamics. It decreases oxygen…
