Sedation by Dexmedetomidine and Propofol

As a loading dose, 0.5 μg/kg dexmedetomidine was administered over 10 min, which was then administered continuously at a dose of 0.2-0.8 μg/kg/h. Sedation was maintained at modified observer's assessment of alertness/sedation scale 3

Propofol was infused continuously via a target-controlled infusion device, and the effect-site concentration was maintained with a range of 0.5-2.0 μg/ml. Sedation was maintained at modified observer's assessment of alertness/sedation scale 3