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A randomized double-blind trial comparing lidocaine and dexmedetomidine infusions for intraoperative bleeding in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery

A randomized double-blind clinical trial compared two intravenous infusions to manage bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery, reported by Aga Khan University Hospital and published 2026-12-07. The source is a journal article with no further details provided in the supplied excerpt.

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
6/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The trial could inform clinical choices for controlling intraoperative bleeding in endoscopic sinus surgery.

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