Null hypothesis (H0): There are no differences between the effects of dexmedetomidine- ketamine and dexmedetomidine- propofol combination for monitored anesthesia care during burr-hole surgery for chronic subdural hematoma evacuation.~Alternative hypothesis (H1): There are differences between the effects of dexmedetomidine- ketamine and dexmedetomidine- propofol combination for monitored anesthesia care during burr-hole surgery for chronic subdural hematoma evacuation.
Inadequate sedation and analgesia indicated by intraoperative movements are markers of inadequate MAC during burr-hole surgery for chronic subdural hematoma evacuation especially when general anesthesia poses high risk for the patients.~Dexmedetomidine, ketamine, propofol intravenous infusion and other agents was used to provide monitored anesthesia care with variable success if used as solitary agents as each drug has its limited use.