Nan Cai, Xiangdong Qu, Yan Hu, Yaoping Zhao, Geng Wang, Yan Tao
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of ketamine and fentanyl combined with dexmedetomidine in lumbar anesthesia for proximal femur fractures among elderly patients.
Design: This study employed a prospective, randomized controlled trial (RCT) design.
Settings: The study was conducted at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital.
Participants: A total of 100 elderly patients with proximal femur fractures who underwent lumbar anesthesia between January 2022 and January 2023.
Intervention: Participants were divided into two groups: the ketamine group (n=49) and the fentanyl group (n=51). The ketamine group received ketamine combined with dexmedetomidine, while the fentanyl group received fentanyl combined with dexmedetomidine.
Outcome measures: The following outcome measures were assessed and compared between the two groups: (1) hemodynamic indexes; (2) visual analogue scale (VAS) scores; (3) stress reaction indexes; (4) Incidence of adverse effects. These comparisons were made using the random number table method.
Results: No significant differences were observed in systolic blood pressure (SBP), transcutaneous oxygen saturation (SPO2), and heart rate (HR) between the two groups at each time point (P > .05). SBP and HR of both groups were lower than baseline (T0) from T1 onwards. Throughout the surgery, SBP and HR exhibited a decreasing trend with operation time, followed by an increase post-operation. SPO2 showed minimal fluctuations during surgery in both groups. Preoperatively, VAS scores were comparable between groups (P > .05). However, at 12h, 24h, and 48h post-surgery, VAS scores were significantly lower in the ketamine group (P < .05). Stress indicator levels were similar preoperatively (P > .05), but postoperatively, serum cortisol (Cor), epinephrine (E), and norepinephrine (NE) levels were lower in the ketamine group (P < .05).
Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine combined with ketamine demonstrates safety and efficacy in the elderly. It significantly reduces postoperative pain and stress reactions while decreasing the incidence of adverse reactions.
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