Effects of Atomized Dexmedetomidine on Lung Function in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Studies have shown that intravenous infusion and nebulized dexmedetomidine can improve lung function in mechanically ventilated patients, including those with preoperative COPD, exerting lung protection. However, these studies are based on mechanical ventilation patients under general anesthesia, and more intuitive research is needed on whether dexmedetomidine can also exercise pulmonary precaution in awake patients. Pulmonary function monitoring is the most direct way to evaluate changes in lung function in awake patients. Portable pulmonary function machines can assess lung function in a variety of settings. In addition, compared with intravenous administration, nebulized inhalation administration directly acts on the mucosa of the respiratory tract, does not involve invasive operations, and has higher safety and comfort. Therefore, this study intends to use portable pulmonary function instruments and non-invasive ambulatory respiratory monitors to evaluate the effect of nebulized dexmedetomidine on lung function in COPD patients to guide the perioperative management of COPD patients.