A total of 63 patients 18-55 years undergoing septorhinoplasty, who were graded as American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status were randomly allocated into three groups, receiving dexmedetomidine (n=21, Group D), ketamine (n=21, Group K) and saline solution (n=21, Group S). Anesthesia was induced with propofol, cisatracurium and fentanyl. Maintenance anesthesia was done with 2-2.5% sevoflurane mixture, 50-60% oxygen and N2O. The groups were compared in terms of hemodynamic values, recovery times, postoperative agitation, sedation, activity, modified Aldrete and pain scores, side-effects and additional analgesia requirements at postoperative 24h.
This randomized double-blind study aimed to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and ketamine on hemodynamic parameters, recovery criteria, and opioid consumption and advers effects in septorhinoplasty operations. Totally 63 patients were included.~The groups were compared in terms of hemodynamic values, recovery times, postoperative agitation, sedation, activity, modified Aldrete and pain scores, side-effects and additional analgesia requirements at postoperative 24h.