Comparative study between dexmedetomidine-ketamine and fentanyl-ketamine combinations for sedation in patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. A randomized double blinded study

Conclusion Dexmedetomidine/ketamine combination was accompanied by more prolonged analgesia in the recovery period, prolonged sedation, and delayed request of first dose analgesia with less nausea and vomiting than fentanyl/ketamine combination.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research