Dexmedetomidine: clinical application as an adjunct for intravenous regional anesthesia

• Published in: Anesthesiology clinics Vol. 28; no. 4; p. 709
• Main Authors: Ramadhyani, Usha, Park, Jason L, Carollo, Dominic S, Waterman, Ruth S, Nossaman, Bobby D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2010
• Subjects: Adjuvants, Anesthesia - pharmacology; Anesthesia, Conduction - methods; Animals; Dexmedetomidine - administration & dosage; Dexmedetomidine - pharmacology; Dexmedetomidine - toxicity; Humans

The selective α-2 adrenoceptor agonist, dexmedetomidine, has been shown to be a useful, safe adjunct in perioperative medicine. Intravenous regional anesthesia is one of the simplest forms of regional anesthesia and has a high degree of success. However, intravenous regional anesthesia is limited by...