Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine effectively controls perioperative blood sugar in diabetics undergoing cardiac surgery: Study
Researchers have found that intraoperative infusion of dexmedetomidine is highly effective in managing perioperative blood glucose levels and reducing insulin requirements in diabetic patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This study was recently published in the journal Annals of Cardiac Anesthesia. Panidapu N. and colleagues conducted a prospective observational study to investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) on perioperative blood glucose levels in adult diabetic patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This study aimed to assess whether DEX infusion could improve glycemic control and reduce insulin requirements in this patient population.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular complications in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass (CABG) surgery. Perioperative hyperglycemia during cardiac procedures has been linked to adverse outcomes, exacerbated by surgical trauma and cardiopulmonary bypass-induced inflammation. Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a potent α2 adrenoreceptor agonist, is favoured in cardiac surgery for its ability to modulate stress responses and inflammation without adverse cardiovascular effects. DEX's role in maintaining hemodynamic stability, reducing sedative and opioid needs, and potentially lowering mortality rates post-CABG.
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