Dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl in anesthesia of cochlear implantation in pediatric patients

Conclusion Dexmedetomidine infusion in cochlear implantation in pediatric patients was better in inducing deliberate hypotension and providing better quality scale of surgical field compared to fentanyl infusion. It allowed rapid recovery from anesthesia and reduced need for pain medication in the PACU.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research