Comparison of the Perioperative Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine Sedation in Septorhinoplasty Operations
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This randomized double-blind study aimed to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and
ketamine on hemodynamic parameters, recovery criteria, and opioid consumption and advers
effects in septorhinoplasty operations. Totally 63 patients were included.
The groups were compared in terms of hemodynamic values, recovery times, postoperative
agitation, sedation, activity, modified Aldrete and pain scores, side-effects and additional
analgesia requirements at postoperative 24h.