Comparison between Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for conscious sedation in outpatient third molar surgery

Meenu Agrawal; Sunita Malik; Gurdarshan Singh

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Comparison between Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for conscious sedation in outpatient third molar surgery

Meenu Agrawal, Sunita Malik, Gurdarshan Singh

Abstract :

Many clinicians have emphasized the necessity for better discomfort control in patients who undergo third molar surgery and several types of medications have been proposed for this purpose. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an alpha 2–adrenoreceptor agonist, which induces sedation and analgesia. It is a safe and acceptable sedative agent for those requiring minor surgical procedures. Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic agent which rapidly and reliably causes loss of consciousness. The unique antiemetic, antiepileptic and anti–pruritic effects of Propofol may further oaden its appeal. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of intravenous Dexmedetomidine with intravenous Propofol during conscious sedation in third molar surgery.