Anti-inflammatory Effects of Perioperative Dexmedetomidine Administered as an Adjunct to General Anesthesia: A Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this meta-analysis is to examine the effects of dexmedetomidine on serum inflammatory markers when administered perioperatively. We searched multiple electronic databases for relevant research papers, and carried out meta-analyses of weighted mean differences and interpreted in the light of statistical heterogeneity (I(2)). Fifteen RCTs recruiting 641 patients were included. Dexmedetomidine treatment significantly decreased interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) levels with mean differences [95% CI] in the changes from baseline between dexmedetomidine treated and controls of -25.14 [-35.29, -15.00]; P?

SUBMITTER: Li B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4508837 | biostudies-other | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other