Effect of dexmedetomidine infusion on desflurane consumption and hemodynamics during BIS guided laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized controlled pilot study

Continuous intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine resulted in significant reduction of desflurane consumption and intraoperative fentanyl requirements with attenuation of hemodynamic response to intubation, pneumoperitoneum and extubation.