Study on two drugs for better recovery after surgery
Treatments studied
This trial tests if giving two medicines, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, during and after surgery can help you feel better and recover more comfortably. It is for adults having general anesthesia for at least one hour who will use a patient-controlled pain pump afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having surgery with general anesthesia that will last at least 1 hour
- You will use a patient-controlled pain pump (IV) after surgery
- You do not have severe heart problems like a very slow heart rate or certain blocks
- You do not have a history of severe liver or kidney failure, or a high anesthesia risk score
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