Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Controlled Clinical Trial
Effect of increasing depth of dexmedetomidine and propofol anesthesia on upper airway morphology in children and adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea.
To examine the dose-response effects of dexmedetomidine (DEX) and propofol (PROP) on airway morphology in children and adolescents with a history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ⋯ Both agents provided an acceptable level of anesthesia for MRI sleep studies in patients with OSA, with statistically nonsignificant changes in airway dimensions.