A Single Bolus of Dexmedetomidine Versus Normal Saline in Postoperative Agitation

Summary

The hypothesis of this study is to investigate and compare the efficacy between the administrations of single intravenous (IV) dose of dexmedetomidine versus normal saline in preventing immediate postoperative agitation in children undergoing cleft palate repair.

Timeline

Start

2021-06-20

Primary completion

2026-03-05

Completion

2026-03-20

Publications

• Results Milic M, Goranovic T, Knezevic P. Complications of sevoflurane-fentanyl versus midazolam-fentanyl anesthesia in pediatric cleft lip and palate surgery: a randomized comparison study. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Jan;39(1):5-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.09.007. Epub 2009 Oct 24.

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