Overview

Dexmedetomidine and Delirium in Elderly Patients

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2020-02-28
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Investigators investigates the effect of perioperative dexmedetomidine 0.5 ug/kg/hr followed by a postoperative continuous infusion fentanyl-based PCA(Patient-Controlled Analgesia) drug mixed with dexmedetomidine 0.2ug/kg/hr for two days on reducing postoperative delirium and postoperative rescue analgesics in elderly patients who undergo hip surgery. The other half of patients received fentanyl-based PCA only.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Korea University Guro Hospital
Treatments:
Dexmedetomidine
Fentanyl