Recovery Profiles from Dexmedetomidine as a General Anesthetic Adjuvant in Patients Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgery

Abstract

When co-administered with dexmedetomidine, sevoflurane produced a shorter time to eye opening than propofol. Postoperative cognitive function was not affected by dexmedetomidine administration. These results suggest dexmedetomidine may delay recovery when given as an adjuvant to propofol during total i.v. anesthesia.