The effect of dexmedetomidine on middle ear pressure

FIRAT, Yezdan; Kizilay, AHMET; AKARCAY, Mustafa; Yucel, AYTAÇ; BUT, Kadir; YOLOGLU, Salm

doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2007.03.005

The effect of dexmedetomidine on middle ear pressure

FIRAT Y., Kizilay A., AKARCAY M., Yucel A., BUT K., YOLOGLU S.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, vol.137, no.2, pp.218-223, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 137 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.otohns.2007.03.005
Journal Name: OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.218-223
Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Dexmedetomidine is a preferred anesthetic agent in otological surgery because it provides controlled hypotension and good surgical field visibility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of this novel agent on middle ear pressure.