Dexmedetomidine infusion for sedation during fiberoptic intubation: a report of three cases.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We report three patients undergoing cervical spine surgery who required awake fiberoptic intubation, and in whom sedation was provided using a dexmedetomidine infusion. Dexmedetomidine was used to provide a moderate level of sedation without causing respiratory distress or hemodynamic instability during fiberoptic intubation. Conditions for intubation were acceptable in all three patients after co-administration of topical anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine may serve as a useful adjunct for this procedure. The anesthetic management and anesthetic implications of using dexmedetomidine infusions for awake fiberoptic intubation are discussed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Grant, SA; Breslin, DS; MacLeod, DB; Gleason, D; Martin, G
Published Date
- March 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 16 / 2
Start / End Page
- 124 - 126
PubMed ID
- 15110375
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0952-8180
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jclinane.2003.05.010
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States