The effect of perioperative dexmedetomidine on early extubation time in patients undergoing pediatric cardiac surgical patients: A retrospective cohort study

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ceren Atatepe, Zeliha Alıcıkuş, Ayşe Duygu Kavas, Şenay Göksu, Mehmet Dedemoğlu, Ayten Saraçoğlu, Kemal Tolga Saraçoğlu
DOI: 10.4274/tjtcs.2025.28329
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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine administration on opioid consumption and extubation timing in pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery. Methods: In this single-center, retrospective cohort study, 112 pediatric patients (aged >1 month to

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Pain Management Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume
34
Issue
2
Pages
152–158
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN