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18303561

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-2-27
pubmed:abstractText
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) during corrective spinal surgery is widely used. Because of the possible interference with the recording of evoked potentials by inhalational anesthetics, total intravenous anesthetic (TIVA) regimens have been advocated. TIVA regimens may be difficult to use in pediatric populations due to metabolic factors. We report on the results of multimodality IONM during 18 cases in which a TIVA regimen incorporating dexmedetomidine (Precedex, Hespira, Lake Forest, IL) was used. Monitoring techniques included sensory (SSEP) and motor evoked potentials (MEP), as well as pedicle screw stimulation. SSEPs were maintained within an acceptable range of baseline amplitude (50%) and latency (10%), and MEPs remained elicitable throughout each case. We therefore found that the anesthetic regimen did not significantly interfere with any of the monitoring modalities used and conclude that IONM in the presence of dexmedetomidine is feasible under appropriate conditions.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0736-0258
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
56-61
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Successful intraoperative spinal cord monitoring during scoliosis surgery using a total intravenous anesthetic regimen including dexmedetomidine.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Neurology, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, New York, USA. danschel@yahoo.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article