Advantageous effects of dexmedetomidine on haemodynamic and recovery responses during extubation for intracranial surgery

Abstract

Without interfering in recovery time, dexmedetomidine 0.5 microg kg(-1) administered 5 min before the end of surgery stabilizes haemodynamics, allows easy extubation, provides a more comfortable recovery and early neurological examination following intracranial operations.