Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine infusion for patients undergoing awake craniotomy: An observational study

Conclusion: The use of dexmedetomidine infusion with regional scalp block in patients undergoing awake craniotomy is safe and efficacious. The absence of major complications and higher PSS makes it close to an ideal agent for craniotomy in awake state.

Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - March 9, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Charu Mahajan Girija Prasad Rath Gyaninder Pal Singh Nitasha Mishra Suman Sokhal Parmod Kumar Bithal Source Type: research