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Impact of dexmedetomidine-assisted anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of colon cancer.
World J Gastrointest Surg
September 2024
Department of Anesthesia Surgery, Qingdao University Affiliated Haici Hospital (Qingdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Qingdao 266033, Shandong Province, China.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of dexmedetomidine (Dex), an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, during radical colon cancer surgery under general anesthesia in elderly patients, focusing on its potential benefits for hemodynamic stability and postoperative recovery.
- Conducted on 165 patients, the research compares a Dex group to a control group receiving normal saline, assessing various health indicators like hemodynamic changes, inflammatory factors, and sedation levels.
- Results indicate that the Dex group experienced less fluctuation in heart rate and blood pressure, improved lung function, reduced inflammation, and higher sedation levels post-surgery, suggesting Dex could enhance safety and recovery in elderly patients undergoing this procedure.