Sedation Complications in Urology During Spinal Anesthesia With Dexmedetomidine or Midazolam Regarding OSA Risk

Light to moderate sedation is recommended during surgery with spinal anesthesia . This study is exploring which sedation drug is better, midazolam or dexmedetomidine for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate in patients with or without high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients were divided in two groups regarding OSA risk, and each group received midazolam or dexmedetomidine for sedation. Investigators observed intraoperative complications of airway and factors that are disturbing surgeon(movement due to participants coughing and restlessness) because one could puncture bladder or prostate and cause perforation.