Abstract

Dexmedetomidine has been proven to be a useful treatment for preoperative anxiety in the pediatric population. Dexmedetomidine could be an ideal treatment for the adult surgical patient and could specifically have an impact on elderly patients experiencing preoperative anxiety.

Olivia Lantz

Author Details

Olivia Lantz, BSN

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Dexmedetomidine, Opioid Sparing, Preoperative Anxiety

Advisor

Westbrook, Nancy

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2023-01-31

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