Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Treatment for Severe Asthma Requiring Monitored Anesthesia Care.

Dexmedetomidine used in monitored anesthesia care produces a safe and effective technique well documented in research. We report the successful use of dexmedetomidine for sedation during bronchial thermoplasty, a new treatment for patients with severe persistent asthma refractory to inhaled corticosteroids and long-term β-2 agonists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]