The Role of Precedex in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Craniosynostosis Repair

Hope Xu; Anthony Bui; Stav Brown; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy; Sheemon P. Zackai; Peter J. Taub

doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000006547

The Role of Precedex in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Craniosynostosis Repair

Hope Xu, Anthony Bui, Stav Brown, Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, Sheemon P. Zackai, Peter J. Taub

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The application of dexmedetomidine (precedex) in pediatric settings has increased due to its superior safety and efficacy profile and it has been specifically suggested as an adjunct to IV acetaminophen and a substitute for morphine in craniosynostosis repair. However, reports of its use in pediatrics, let alone in craniosynostosis repair, remain limited and to date there are no studies addressing its use after craniosynostosis repair in children. This study is an IRB-approved retrospective case review of the use of dexmedetomidine following pediatric craniosynostosis repair as a postoperative analgesic/sedative agent at one institution.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	E569-E572
Journal	Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume	31
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000006547
State	Published - 1 Sep 2020

Keywords

Craniosynostosis
critical care
dexmedetomidine
pediatric
postoperative pain
precedex

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