A study to compare the side effects of IV dexmedetomidine and IV esmolol in laparoscopic surgeries

Abstract

Dexmedetomidine could result in cardiovascular depression i.e. bradycardia and hypotension. The 
incidence of postoperative bradycardia has been reported as high as 40% in healthy surgical patients who 
received Dexmedetomidine, especially high doses. After obtaining approval and clearance from 
institutional ethical committee, 132 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be enrolled for the study 
after obtaining informed consent. The study involves the patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries of 
the age group between 15 to 50 years. Informed written consent was taken from the patients of age 18 to 
50 years and for those between 15 to 18 years, assent from the patient and informed written consent from 
the parents/guardian was obtained. There was no significant side effects were noted in our study between 
group D and group E. 
Keywords: Laparoscopic surgeries, dexmedetomidine and esm