Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine Accelerates Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Conclusions: Thus, low-dose dexmedetomidine accelerates gastrointestinal function recovery after lumbar spinal fusion. The effect may be partially produced by opioid-sparing effects rather than inhibition of inflammation.Clinical Trial Registration:www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR1800018127.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research