Effects of Dexmedetomidine on the Intraoperative Electroencephalogram During Endarterectomy Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
During elective carotid endarterectomy surgery, dexmedetomidine, an FDA approved medication,
is now given as part of our standard anesthetic regimen based upon its reported ability to
decrease anesthetic requirements and improve the peri-operative hemodynamic profile without
compromising the EEG monitoring that is used during these procedures. Although this is
consistent with our clinical impression, the effects of dexmedetomidine on the perioperative
course and EEG monitoring have not been objectively evaluated at our institution.