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  • Title: Dexmedetomidine infusion for sedation during fiberoptic intubation: a report of three cases.
    Author: Grant SA, Breslin DS, MacLeod DB, Gleason D, Martin G.
    Journal: J Clin Anesth; 2004 Mar; 16(2):124-6. PubMed ID: 15110375.
    Abstract:
    We report three patients undergoing cervical spine surgery who required awake fiberoptic intubation, and in whom sedation was provided using a dexmedetomidine infusion. Dexmedetomidine was used to provide a moderate level of sedation without causing respiratory distress or hemodynamic instability during fiberoptic intubation. Conditions for intubation were acceptable in all three patients after co-administration of topical anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine may serve as a useful adjunct for this procedure. The anesthetic management and anesthetic implications of using dexmedetomidine infusions for awake fiberoptic intubation are discussed.
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