ArticleAdvanced biomedical research2024
Comparison of the Cardiovascular Response to Sedation with Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, and Etomidate in Phacoemulsification under Local Topical Anesthesia; A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
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- Multimodal Conscious Analgesia with Oliceridine and Alfentanil Plus Local Anesthesia in Revisional Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Trial
- A review of recent advances in anesthetic drugs for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: The present study aimed to compare the cardiovascular response to sedation with dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and etomidate during phacoemulsification under local Topical anesthesia. Materials and Methods: In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, a total of 90 cataract surgery candidates undergoing phacoemulsification were selected and divided into three groups. The first group received 1 µg/kg dexmedetomidine over 10 minutes, followed by an infusion of dexmedetomidine at a rate of 0.5 µg/kg/h. The second group received 0.05 mg/kg midazolam, and the third group received 0.2 mg/kg slow IV etomidate. Hemodynamic parameters, sedation level, and adverse effects were recorded before anesthesia, during surgery, and during recovery. Results: The results of this study showed that in the 10 Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the sedation level achieved by dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and etomidate was similar. However, etomidate seemed to have a better effect on maintaining blood pressure and pulse rate compared to the other two drugs.
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