Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of Dexmedetomidine combined with Sufentanil on cognition in patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fractures after surgery. Methods Ninety-two patients with thoracolumber vertebral fractures treated in our hospital from May 2015 to March 2016 were selected, and divided into observation group (Dexmedetomidine+Sufentanil) and control group (Sufentanil) according to a random number table method. The operative situation, Mini-mental State Examination Scale (MMSE) score and nerve function were compared. Results There was no significant difference in the operation time, anesthesia time, awakening time or extubation time between the two groups (P > 0.05). Compared with the control group, the MMSE score of the observation group was higher, and the cognitive function was better in the observation group. Compared with the control group, the completion time of the Stroop effect was shorter, the WAIS Intelligence Scale score was lower, the correct number of DSST number symbol substitution test was higher, the nerve function was better in the observation group. Conclusions Dexmedetomidine combined with Sufentanil can effectively prevent cognitive impairment in patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fractures, and improve neurological function, but would not prolong the postoperative awakening time. It is worthy of clinical popularization.