EXPERIENCE OF USING DEXMEDETOMIDINE FOR DRUG SEDATION IN INTRALUMINAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY

Abstract

Goal of the study: to evaluate the possibility of using dexmedetomidine for drug sedation when performing intraluminal endoscopic surgery (ILES). Materials and methods. 136 cases of dexmedetomidine used were analyzed in 100 patients at the age of 58.0 ± 1.5 years old (Me = 59, Min = 22, Max = 87) during the first and repeated video-assisted bronchoscopies, esophagogastroscopies, duodenoscopies and colonoscopies lasting for 73 ± 3 min. (Me = 65, Min = 15, Max = 330). Results. Sole use of dexmedetomidine was effective only in short-term ILES causing minimal trauma. If ILES lasts longer and causes bigger trauma dexmedetomidine is to be combined with nefopam, fentanyl, trimeperidin, propofol, and ketamine. Combined use of dexmedetomidine resulted in the reduction of doses of the drugs, provided opportunity to manage the depth of sedation without depression of spontaneous respiration, post-operative and post-procedure agitation, algidity, nausea and vomit. Conclusion. Dexmedetomidine can be considered as the drug of choice for sedation in ILES.

Keywords

• дексмедетомидин
• медикаментозная седация
• внутрипросветные эндоскопические вмешательства