Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine and Postoperative Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta ‐analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

ConclusionsCompared to placebo, intrathecal DEX prolonged postoperative analgesic duration, reduced 24 ‐hour pain intensity and reduced the incidence of shivering without an increase in other adverse effects.

Source: European Journal of Pain - April 24, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ambika Paramasivan, Angeles M. Lopez ‐Olivio, Theng Wai Foong, Yi Wei Tan, Andrea Pek Anne Yap Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research