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Comparison of two doses of Dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic parameters of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia

Background Dexmedetomidine is considered as safe adjuvant as it does not cause depression of the respiratory system. Whether it can be used in the dose of 5 mcg or 10 mcg needs evaluation. Objective of the study was to compare two doses of dexmedetomidine on hemodynamic parameters of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia.

Methods Present study was hospital based follow up study. 80 patients were studied who were of age 18-60 years. These patients were operated using spinal anesthesia. History in detail was taken. They were examined thoroughly and investigated. Informed written consent is taken. Two groups were made. One group with 30 patients received dexmedetomidine 5 mcg. Second group with 50 patients received 10 mcg dexmedetomidine.

Results All baseline parameters were similar in two group patients. Heart rate at various intervals was also similar in two groups patients. Systolic blood pressure at various intervals was also similar in two groups patients. Diastolic blood pressure at various intervals was also similar in two groups patients. Highest level of sensory block was also similar in two groups patients. Patients in 5 mcg group had both the sensory and motor block more compared to patients in 10 mcg group. All other parameters were similar in two group of patients.

Conclusions Dexmedetomidine in doses of 5 mcg and 10 mcg has been found to have similar effect on hemodynamic parameters of the patients. So, it can be used in any of these two doses without affecting the hemodynamic parameters.