Michale S. Ok, MD
Houston—The combination of dexmedetomidine (DEX) and ketamine in pediatric patients with normal airways and no history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has no statistically significant effect on the caliber of the upper airway. The study reaffirms the safety and efficacy of these two medications in combination as anesthesia.
“Dexmedetomidine is already widely used for anesthesia/sedation due to its favorable characteristics on the airway, which include preservation