Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl on Time to Extubation in Patients with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Doha Mohammed Bakr,
Rasha Behery Youssef,
Maged Salah Mohamed
et al.
Abstract:Background: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is an effective method for managing obesity. While opioids are used for their hemodynamic stability and their ability to reduce intraoperative stress, they also have reported side effects. Dexmedetomidine (DEX), an α2 adrenergic receptor agonist, is noted for its analgesic and anesthetic-sparing effects, leading to a higher quality of recovery. Objectives: The study aims to compare the effects of fentanyl and dexmedetomidine (DEX) on the recovery of morbidly obese patients f… Show more
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