Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the sedative, analgesic and cardiopulmonary effects of dexmedetomidine administered at Governing Vessel 20 (GV-20) acupuncture point and its impact on the dose and quality of anesthetic induction, isoflurane requirements and the quality of anesthetic recovery, comparatively with the intramuscular (IM) route. In a prospective, clinical, randomized an…