This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of a bolus dose of dexmedetomidine on haemodynamic, recovery responses and airway reflexes during extubation. MATERIAL AND METHODSSixty patients aged 20-45 yrs. of either sex of ASA grade I/II scheduled for elective general surgical, ENT, orthopaedics and gynaecological surgeries were studied after randomisation into two groups; 5 minutes before anticipated end of surgery, group A and B received either dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg or placebo (Saline) respectively intravenously over 2 minutes. Anaesthesia technique was standardised for both groups. Heart rate, systolic, diastolic, mean arterial pressures were recorded at the start of a bolus drug injection and thereafter 1, 2 and 3 minutes after injection during extubation; at 1, 3, 5 minutes after extubation for 15 minutes. Quality of extubation was evaluated immediately after extubation based on cough using a 5-point rating score. Postoperative sedation was evaluated on a 6-point scale (Ramsay sedation scale). Side effects like laryngospasm, bronchospasm, respiratory depression, desaturation, vomiting, hypotension, bradycardia and undue sedation were noted. RESULTSHeart rate, systolic, diastolic, mean arterial pressure were significantly lower in study group. Extubation quality score in majority of cases was score 1 in study group and score 3 in control group. Sedation score in most of the cases was 3 in study group and 2 in control group. Bradycardia and hypotension were more in study group. Vomiting incidence was comparable in both the groups. CONCLUSIONOur study concludes that single dose of dexmedetomidine 0.5 µg/kg administered 5 minutes before extubation attenuates the haemodynamic and airway reflexes during emergence from anaesthesia without causing undue sedation. KEYWORDSDexmedetomidine, Haemodynamic Responses, Airway Reflexes, Extubation. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:Vankayalapati SD, Ramsali MV, Dumpala S, et al. Effect of dexmedetomidine on haemodynamic and recovery responses during tracheal extubation: a randomized comparative study.

Background and Aims: Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare and severe form of erythema exudative multiforme. Multisystem involvement in SJS and the suspicion of precipitation of the disease with exposure to anesthetic drugs makes anesthesia a challenging task. The concerns during anesthesia are the mucosal lesions and special care that is required to prevent injury to the oropharynx and larynx during airway management and also the drugs used for anesthesia. In the literature, very few isolated case reports or case series are available. Here, we have analyzed the cases of SJS coming for ophthalmic anesthesia, taking into consideration factors like mode of presentation, precipitating factors, associated diseases, types of anesthesia, anesthetic modifications, and various drugs used during anesthesia. Material and Methods: The electronic medical records of 497 cases of SJS who required interventions like ophthalmic examination or surgery (either under local or general anesthesia) over a period of 18 months were analyzed retrospectively. The records were reviewed to obtain the concerned details like anesthesia-inducing agents, muscle relaxants, inhalational agents, and analgesics. The problems concerned with monitoring and intubation were also noted. The data were analyzed and presented as frequency and percentage. Results: Patient age ranged between 9 months and 72 years. Many surgeries were conducted under general anesthesia (441) although a few required local (peribulbar block) anesthesia (56). The drugs administered for general anesthesia were sevoflurane, isoflurane, propofol, thiopentone, vecuronium, and atracurium and those administered for pain management were fentanyl, tramadol, butorphanol, and paracetamol. The patients who were sensitive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol were not administered the same. None of the patients reacted adversely to the different drugs used for anesthesia. Conclusion: Identifying the precipitating factors, understanding the pathophysiology and its implications for anesthesia will help in successfully managing anesthesia in the rare cases of SJS.

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