Bronchial thermoplasty: a novel treatment for severe asthma requiring monitored anesthesia care

Bronchial thermoplasty: a novel treatment for severe asthma requiring monitored anesthesia care

Dexmedetomidine used in monitored anesthesia care produces a safe and effective technique well documented in research. We report the successful use of dexmedetomidine for sedation during bronchial thermoplasty, a new treatment for patients with severe persistent asthma refractory to inhaled corticos...

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Veröffentlicht in:AANA journal 2011-12, Vol.79 (6), p.480-483
Hauptverfasser: Lee, Jamille A, Rowen, David W, Rose, David D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adjuvants, Anesthesia - administration & dosage
Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists - administration & dosage
Adult
Airway management
Anesthesia
Anesthesia - methods
Asthma
Asthma - surgery
Blood pressure
Bronchoscopy
Catheter Ablation
Dexmedetomidine - administration & dosage
FDA approval
Female
Fentanyl
Heart rate
Humans
Lungs
Narcotics
Nervous system
Nursing
Smooth muscle
Spirometry
Steroids
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Zusammenfassung:Dexmedetomidine used in monitored anesthesia care produces a safe and effective technique well documented in research. We report the successful use of dexmedetomidine for sedation during bronchial thermoplasty, a new treatment for patients with severe persistent asthma refractory to inhaled corticosteroids and long-term beta-2 agonists.
ISSN:0094-6354
2162-5239