About this trial
Dexmedetomidine was administered in the 'selector' channel and fentanyl in the 'basic \& bolus' channel of dual channel intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) and the amount of opioid consumption was compared. In addition, intensity of pain, postoperative nausea/vomiting, and postoperative delirium was evaluated.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Patients who was scheduled for laparoscopic major abdominal surgery (Gastrectomy, Hepatectomy, Colectomy, Pancreatectomy) under general anesthesia
Aged ≥ 20 years old
Disqualifiers
Body mass index ≥35 kg/m2
American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status > 3
Severe cardiovascular disorder
Severe liver or renal dysfunction
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Dexmedetomidine
DrugDexmedetomidine 0.2mcg/kg/hr (2ml/hr) administration via continuous channel in the experimental group
Control
DrugNormal saline 2ml/hr administration via continuous channel in the experimental group
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Fentanyl consumption during 24 hours
Cumulative consumption of fentanyl during 24 hours
Secondary outcomes
Additional analgesic consumption at post-anesthesia care unit
Opioid, NSAID, or acetaminophen consumption
Fentanyl consumption during 1,6,48 hours
Cumulative consumption of fentanyl during 1,6,48 hours
Pain scores at 1,6,24,48 hours
11-pointed numerical rating scale pain score (0 \[no pain\]-10 \[Extreme pain\])
Rescue analgesic consumption at 1,6,24,48 hours
Additional opioid, NSAID, or acetaminophen consumption
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