Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Oxygenation and Lung Mechanics in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Operations

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2017-08-26
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The study aims to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on oxygenation and lung mechanics in morbidly obese patients

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University
• Treatments: Dexmedetomidine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Morbid obese (body mass index > 40) with documented restrictive lung disease scheduled to bariatric operation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Heart failure

• ِِِِArrhythmia

• Heart block

• Severe liver or kidney impairment.