Scheinin, B Dexmedetomidine attenuates sympathoadrenal responses to tracheal intubation and reduces the need for thiopentone and peroperative fentanyl. [electronic resource] - British journal of anaesthesia Feb 1992 - 126-31 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 0007-0912 Standard No.: 10.1093/bja/68.2.126 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists--pharmacologyAdultAnesthesia Recovery PeriodAnesthesia, GeneralDouble-Blind MethodEpinephrine--bloodFemaleFentanyl--administration & dosageHemodynamics--drug effectsHumansImidazoles--pharmacologyIntubation, IntratrachealMaleMedetomidineMiddle AgedNorepinephrine--bloodPreanesthetic MedicationThiopental--administration & dosage