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Opioid-Sparing Effects of Perioperative Dexmedetomidine: A Narrative Review of Recent Randomized Controlled Trials

Saturday, November 15, 2025
12:05 PM - 12:13 PM CT
Location: 301 - 302
Introduction: Dexmedetomidine, a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, is increasingly utilized for its sedative and analgesic properties and plays an expanding role in perioperative pain management. This narrative systematic review synthesizes recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating dexmedetomidine’s effectiveness in reducing opioid consumption and pain scores across various dosing regimens, administration routes, and surgical contexts.