Dexmedetomidine for safer intubation in high blood pressure patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if dexmedetomidine can help prevent dangerous blood pressure spikes during breathing tube placement for surgery in patients with high blood pressure. It is for older adults (over 60) who have been managing their hypertension for at least 6 months.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure for at least 6 months and take medication for it.
- You are having a planned (non-emergency) surgery that requires general anesthesia.
- You are classified as ASA II (mild systemic disease by your anesthesiologist).
- You are not severely dehydrated or allergic to dexmedetomidine.
- You do not have uncontrolled high blood pressure or a history of difficult breathing tube placement.
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