Anesthesiology

Cincinnati Children's Hospital publishes research in anesthesiology

Published in Telemedicine Week, October 13th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sleep studies can be used to guide management of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) refractory to conservative therapy. Because children with OSA are sensitive to the respiratory-depressant effects of sedatives and anesthetics, provision of anesthesia for imaging studies in this patient population can be challenging."

"Dexmedetomidine has been shown to have pharmacological properties simulating natural sleep with minimal respiratory depression. We hypothesized that, compared with propofol, dexmedetomidine Would have less effect on upper airway tone and airway collapsibility, provide...

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Source: Telemedicine Week (2009-10-13)

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