Overview

Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Cough Response and Postoperative Recovery Quality in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery With General Anesthesia

Status:
Unknown status

Trial end date:
2016-12-01

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Summary

Coughing is a common adverse reaction of thyroid surgery,which could result in postoperative bleeding.Postoperative bleeding is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication，which could result in acute upper airway obstruction due to neck hematoma and increase the need for re-operation.The purpose of this study is to investigate whether dexmedetomidine can reduce the incidence of postoperative coughing and contribute to postoperative recovery in patients undergoing tyroid surgery with general anesthesia.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

Treatments:

Dexmedetomidine