Experience with dexmedetomidine for sedanalgesia during rhinosurgery
The aim of this work was to study the possibility of rhinosurgical interventions using the drug dexmedetomidine for controlled sedoanalgesia. Materials and methods: 118 rhinological interventions (polysinusotomy, pansinusotomy, septoplasty) were performed under combined sedation: 56 with dexmedetomidine and 62 with sibazone. Intraoperatively, the amount of narcotic analgesic and local anesthetic, pain level and depth of sedation, hemodynamic and respiratory parameters, bleeding intensity and operating visibility were considered; in the postoperative period - the level of pain, bleeding when removing tampons from the nose, satisfaction of the surgeon and the patient. Results: during sedanalgesia with dexmedetomidine, the optimal level of sedation was achieved, the amount of narcotic and local anesthetic was reduced, hemodynamic parameters were comfortable for the surgeon (lower than in the control group, blood pressure), which, first of all, provided good operational visibility. In the postoperative period, there was a higher satisfaction of the patient and the surgeon with the performed anesthetic aid. Conclusions: sedoanalgesia with the drug dexmedetomidine can be used in uncomplicated cases during rhinosurgical interventions as an alternative to endotracheal anesthesia, providing optimal pain relief and comfortable work of the surgeon.