Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol for Sedation in Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2017-12-01
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Summary
Pre-operative anxiety leads to higher sympathetic stimulation. Propofol in the main drug used
during interventional or imaging techniques that need sedation. Also, dexmedetomidine causes
sedation, analgesia, sympatholytic properties, without respiratory depression.In stereotactic
brain biopsy; patient discomfort due to drilling a hole through the skull and the advancement
of the biopsy needle make the patient in need for good sedation and analgesia.