The Effect of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine on Hemodynamic Responses during Double-Lumen Tube Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
BACKGROUND Thoracic surgeries require controlled lung collapse for optimal visualization, achieved through Double-Lumen Tube (DLT) intubation for one-lung ventilation (OLV). DLT insertion triggers significant sympathetic activation, potentially causing cardiovascular complications and cerebrovascular events. This study...