Overview

Comparative Study on the Effects of Epidural Dexmedetomidine on Heart Rate Variability During General Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Gastrectomy

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2013-08-01

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Summary

The use of epidural dexmedetomidine decreases the anaesthetic requirements and improved postoperative pain. Dexmedetomidine is a potent and highly selective a2-adrenoceptor agonist and has sympatholytic effect. Power spectral analysis of heart rate variability(HRV) is a useful tool to assess cardiac autonomic activity. We investigated whether preemptive epidural dexmedetomidine can develop hemodynamic change and it could be identify patients by HRV.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Yonsei University

Treatments:

Dexmedetomidine