Overview

Effect of Combination Dexmedetomidine Added to Fentanyl-based Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia on Nausea Vomiting in Highly Susceptible Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spinal Surgery: Prospective Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2013-09-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that addition of dexmedetomidine to fentanyl-based intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) reduces requirement of fentanyl bolus and consequent postoperative nausea and vomiting in high-risk patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Yonsei University

Treatments:

Dexmedetomidine
Fentanyl