Dexmedetomidine for deep brain stimulator placement in a child with primary generalized dystonia: case report and literature review

Abstract Dexmedetomidine, which is a relatively selective alpha2-adrenoceptor agonist, is used for sedation and analgesia in intensive care unit patients, during awake craniotomies in pediatric and adult patients, and during magnetic resonance imaging, with minimal depression of respiratory function...

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Published in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2009-05, Vol.21 (3), p.213-216
Main Authors: Maurtua, Marco A., MD, Cata, Juan P., MD, Martirena, Margarita, MD, Deogaonkar, Millind, MD, Rezai, Ali, MD, Sung, Wai, MD, Lotto, Michelle, MD, Niezgoda, Julie, MD, Schubert, Armin, MD, MBA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Analgesics
Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Children & youth
Deep brain stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation - methods
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine - therapeutic use
Dystonia
Dystonic Disorders - therapy
Electrodes
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives - therapeutic use
Intubation
Male
Medical imaging
Medical practices
Medical sciences
Pain Medicine
Pediatric sedation
Pediatrics
Surgery
Ventilation
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Summary:Abstract Dexmedetomidine, which is a relatively selective alpha2-adrenoceptor agonist, is used for sedation and analgesia in intensive care unit patients, during awake craniotomies in pediatric and adult patients, and during magnetic resonance imaging, with minimal depression of respiratory function. The successful use of dexmedetomidine in a pediatric patient undergoing bilateral deep brain stimulator placement for the treatment of generalized dystonia, is presented.
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2008.06.038