Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(10), P. 2193 - 2200
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
Purpose:
To
investigate
the
effect
of
different
doses
dexmedetomidine
on
quality
postoperative
recovery,
incidence
delirium,
and
cognitive
function
in
elderly
patients
undergoing
lower
limb
surgery.
Methods:
A
total
112
who
received
treatment
Department
Anesthesiology,
Affiliated
Hospital
Inner
Mongolia
Medical
University,
Hothot,
China
from
January
2021
to
2023
were
divided
into
3
groups,
consisting
low-dose
group
(35
0.2
mg/kg),
medium-dose
(39
0.4
high-dose
(38
0.6
mg/kg).
Parameters
including,
convalescence
general
anesthesia,
adverse
reactions,
Mini-
mental
State
Examination
(MMSE)
scores,
sedation
(Ramsay),
analgesia
(visual
analogue
scale
(VAS)),
stress
indices,
viz,
norepinephrine
(NE),
epinephrine
(E),
cortisol
(COR)
levels),
evaluated
compared.
Results:
There
was
no
significant
difference
tracheal
extubation
time,
recovery
time
spontaneous
breathing,
calling
eye-opening
or
full
awakening
among
three
groups
(p
>
0.05).
However,
MMSE
score
significantly
higher
days
1
after
surgery
<
0.05)
VAS
scores
at
12
24
h
compared
other
Ramsay
Levels
NE,
E,
COR
Incidence
reactions
low
high-
dose
0.05).
Conclusion:
Medium-dose
demonstrates
favorable
sedative
analgesic
effects
with
minimal
impact
response
surgery.
Furthermore,
it
does
not
affect
nor
delirium.
More
large-scale,
randomized
controlled
studies
are
needed
confirm
these
results.
BMC Anesthesiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 21, 2023
Abstract
Study
objectives
To
assess
the
effect
of
dexmedetomidine
(DEX)
on
postoperative
sleep
quality
using
polysomnography
(PSG)
to
identify
possible
interventions
for
disturbances.
Methods
An
electronic
search
PubMed/MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
Cochrane
Library
and
Web
Science
was
conducted
from
database
inception
November
20,
2022.
Randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
DEX
administration
PSG
or
its
derivatives
were
included.
No
language
restrictions
applied.
The
efficiency
index
(SEI),
arousal
(AI),
percentages
stage
N1,
N2
N3
non-rapid
eye
movement
(NREM)
sleep,
rapid
(REM)
measured
in
our
meta-analysis.
Results
Five
studies,
involving
381
participants
Administration
significantly
improved
SEI,
lowered
AI,
decreased
duration
N1
increased
compared
placebo
groups.
There
no
significant
differences
REM
sleep.
Visual
Analogue
Scale
(VAS)
score
Ramsay
sedation
with
adverse
delirium
(POD).
However,
high
heterogeneity
observed
most
primary
secondary
outcomes.
Conclusions
Our
study
provides
support
perioperative
improve
quality.
optimal
dosage
overall
require
further
investigation
large-scale
randomized
trials.
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: April 18, 2024
Dexmedetomidine
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
mitigating
postoperative
delirium
and
cognitive
dysfunction
while
enhancing
the
overall
quality
of
life
among
surgical
patients.
Nevertheless,
influence
dexmedetomidine
on
such
complications
various
anaesthesia
techniques
remains
inadequately
explored.
As
such,
present
study,
meta-analysis
was
conducted
to
comprehensively
evaluate
its
effects
dysfunction.
BMC Anesthesiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
Perioperative
dexmedetomidine
is
reported
to
reduce
complications
and
even
in-hospital
mortality
after
cardiac
surgery.
We
therefore
tested
the
hypothesis
that
perioperative
may
improve
long-term
outcomes
This
was
follow-up
of
a
randomized
trial.
enrolled
285
patients
aged
60
years
or
older
who
were
scheduled
for
elective
Patients
receive
either
placebo
(normal
saline)
during
early
Follow-up
conducted
up
6
post-surgery.
The
primary
endpoint
overall
survival.
Secondary
included
major
adverse
cardiovascular
events
(MACE)-free
hospital-free
survivals,
as
well
cognitive
function
quality
life
in
6-year
survivors.
All
final
analysis.
Median
duration
80
months
(interquartile
range
30
80).
Overall
survival
did
not
differ
between
two
groups:
there
18
deaths
(12.6%)
with
versus
22
(15.5%)
dexmedetomidine;
hazard
ratio
(HR)
1.22,
95%
CI
0.65
2.27,
p
=
0.418.
MACE-free
23
(16.1%)
24
(16.9%)
HR
1.03,
0.58
1.83,
P
0.911.
Hospital-free
39
(27.3%)
42
(29.6%)
1.04,
0.67
1.61,
0.853.
Among
survivors,
scores
similar
groups.
found
that,
undergoing
surgery,
administered
surgery
alter
life.
However,
considering
underpowered
sample
size
non-negligible
loss
rate,
our
results
need
further
confirmation.
ClinicalTrials.gov:
NCT03289325
(September
20,
2017).
Trials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
Background
Postoperative
sleep
disturbance
has
a
potentially
detrimental
effect
on
postoperative
recovery.
Perioperative
patients
are
affected
by
several
factors.
General
anesthesia
induces
non-physiological
state
that
does
not
resemble
natural
sleep.
Exposure
to
propofol/sevoflurane
can
lead
desynchronization
of
the
circadian
rhythm,
which
may
result
in
characterized
mid-cycle
advancement
and
daytime
sleepiness.
Dexmedetomidine
is
highly
selective
α2-adrenoceptor
agonist
with
unique
sedative
facilitates
transition
from
wakefulness.
Basic
research
shown
dexmedetomidine
deep
sedation,
similar
physical
sleep,
helps
maintain
forebrain
connectivity,
likely
reduce
delirium
after
surgery.
The
aim
this
study
evaluate
influence
exposure
mono-anesthetic
propofol
development
young
middle-aged
female
undergoing
hysteroscopy
whether
prophylactic
administration
influences
reducing
disturbance.
Methods
This
prospective
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT)
will
include
150
at
First
Affiliated
Hospital
Xiamen
University.
Participants
be
randomly
assigned
three
groups
1:1:1
ratio.
group
have
two
subgroups
receive
nasal
spray
0.2
µg/kg
or
0.5
25
min
before
surgery,
while
control
saline
spray.
Three
undergo
propofol-based
TIVA
according
same
scheme.
Sleep
quality
measured
using
wearable
device
double-blind
assessments
performed
surgery
1,
3,
7
days
SPSS
2.0
used
for
statistical
analysis.
A
χ
2
test
compare
groups,
t
-test
determine
significance
continuous
variables.
Discussion
purpose
investigate
incidence
propofol-associated
disorders
combination
regimen
prevention
disorders.
help
improve
patients’
satisfaction
provide
new
strategy
comfortable
perioperative
medical
treatment.
Trial
registration
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT06281561.
Registered
February
24,
2024.
The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Delirium
is
a
heterogeneous
syndrome
primarily
characterized
by
fluctuations
in
attention
and
awareness.
Sleep–wake
disturbances
are
common
significant
feature
of
delirium
can
manifest
as
circadian
rhythm
inversion,
sleep
fragmentation,
reduced
rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
slow‐wave
sleep.
Some
literature
suggests
that
the
relationship
between
disruption
reciprocal
wherein
two
reinforce
one
another
may
share
an
underlying
etiology.
As
there
no
FDA‐approved
medications
for
or
delirium‐related
disturbances,
management
focused
on
addressing
medical
concerns
promoting
physiologic
patterns
with
non‐pharmacological
behavioral
interventions.
In
practice,
however,
often
used,
albeit
limited
evidence
to
support
their
use.
This
review
explores
pharmacology
pharmacokinetics
several
investigating
use
delirium:
melatonin,
ramelteon,
dual
orexin
receptor
antagonists
(DORAs),
dexmedetomidine.
Current
possible
benefit
ramelteon
dexmedetomidine
patients
ICU
setting,
DORAs
therapeutic
options
re‐regulation
sleep–wake
cycle
delirium.
We
discuss
pertinent
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
factors
influence
clinical
decision‐making
regarding
these
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Purpose:
Dexmedetomidine
exerts
a
sedative
effect
by
promoting
the
sleep
pathway
endogenously
and
producing
state
similar
to
N2
sleep.
This
study
aimed
efficacy
safety
of
dexmedetomidine
nasal
spray
in
treatment
postoperative
disturbance.
Methods:
enrolled
120
participants
[men
women;
age,
18-40
years;
American
Society
Anesthesiologists
grade,
I
or
II]
who
underwent
maxillofacial
surgery
under
general
anesthesia
through
nasotracheal
intubation.
The
were
randomly
divided
into
three
groups:
blank
control
group
(BC
group),
1.0
μg/kg
(1.0
Dex
1.5
(1.5
with
40
patients
allocated
each
group.
At
21:30
on
night
after
operation,
intervention
groups
administered
their
corresponding
doses
spray.
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
(PSQI)
scale
was
used
evaluate
baseline
status
1
month
preoperatively
operation.
Polysomnography
(PSG)
record
We
recorded
rescue
times
analgesic
drugs
first
surgery,
adverse
reactions,
total
hospital
stay
duration,
costs.
Results:
Compared
BC
group,
those
had
longer
awake
for
shorter
time
dose
administration,
woke
up
less
often,
significantly
improved
efficiency
(p
<
0.05).
PSQI
scores
lower
proportion
>
5
prolonged
N3
sleep,
reduced
frequency
requiring
sufentanil
rescue,
incidence
sore
throat
average
length
(all,
p
Conclusion:
quality
having
undergone
safely
effectively
1.0-1.5
atomized
sprays.
Notably,
only
latter
could
prolong
Level
Evidence
II:
obtained
from
at
least
one
properly
designed
randomized
controlled
trial.
A&A Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. e01776 - e01776
Published: April 1, 2024
Propofol
anesthesia
may
impact
a
patient's
sleep
quality
in
the
immediate
postprocedure
timeframe.
We
describe
24-year-old
man
presenting
for
gastrostomy-jejunostomy
tube
replacement
who
reported
debilitating
sleep-onset
disturbances
after
3
previous
anesthetic
exposures
same
procedure.
Review
of
records
revealed
recurring
use
propofol
infusion.
proposed
using
dexmedetomidine
infusion
to
potentially
avoid
another
extended
disturbance.
Following
dexmedetomidine-centered
plan,
patient
experiencing
his
usual
pattern
without
side-effects
5
consecutive
days
postprocedure.
This
case
highlights
potential
propofol-induced
disturbance
ambulatory
setting,
which
be
avoided
with
administration.
Journal of International Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(11)
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
There
is
a
high
incidence
of
postoperative
sleep
and
architecture
disorders
in
patients
undergoing
surgery,
dexmedetomidine
(DEX)
commonly
used
to
improve
quality
ameliorate
the
adverse
effects
poor
on
various
organ
systems.
The
continuous
intraoperative
intravenous
infusion
DEX,
addition
DEX
analgesia
pumps,
after
admission
intensive
care
unit
are
often
clinically
at
doses
0.1
0.7
μg/kg/hour,
but
structure
identified
these
studies
have
been
inconsistent.
Thus,
it
unclear
whether
improves
quality.
methods
administering
differing
effects,
route
modifies
effect
structure,
intrinsic
mechanism
whereby
remains
be
fully
investigated.
In
present
review,
we
describe
new
directions
for
future
research
into
mechanisms
involved,
which
should
help
guide
design
further
studies.
This
narrative
review
was
completed
according
Scale
Assessment
Narrative
Review
Articles
(SANRA).