Efficacy of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Premedication as an Adjunct on Intubation Process in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

Objective: ) on intubation efficacy, mask acceptance, sedation quality, intubation duration, and intraoperative fentanyl consumption in children undergoing elective surgery. Methods: <0.05). Results: <0.001). Conclusion: A single intranasal dose of dexmedetomidine provides superior intubation efficacy, improves mask acceptance and sedation quality, and yields a significant opioid-sparing effect.