Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Hemodynamics in Cardiac Surgery

In group P, 0.125 cc/kg saline infusion was administered in 10 minutes. Fentanyl was administered at a dose of 3 mcg/kg at 5 minutes of this application. Then propofol was administered until the eyelash reflex disappeared and the BIS value was 40. 0.6 mg/kg rocuronium was administered to facilitate intubation. All patients received 8 mg dexamethasone and lidocaine at a dose of 1 mg/kg.

In group DP, dexmedetomidine at a dose of 0.5 mck/kg was administered over 10 minutes. At the 5th minute of this infusion, fentanyl was administered at a dose of 3 mcg/kg. Propofol was added until the BIS value was 40. The patients received 0.6 mg/kg rocuronium, 8 mg dexamethasone, and 1 mg/kg lidocaine.