Use of dexmedetomidine for sedation in critically ill mechanically ...

Dexmedetomidine has previously been used only for short-term, procedural sedation in children. The purpose of this review was to describe the dosing, ...

Use of dexmedetomidine in critical-ill patients: is it time to look to the ...

Dexmedetomidine was also not found to be associated with a lower risk of delirium compared to other sedatives (RR 0.98, 95% CI [0.72, 1.33]).

Dexmedetomidine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

The FDA-approved indications for dexmedetomidine are sedation of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and ...

Early Sedation with Dexmedetomidine in Critically Ill Patients

The use of dexmedetomidine as the sole or primary sedative agent in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation has not been extensively studied.

Dexmedetomidine Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Critically

Optimal sedation is an integral component of the comprehensive medical care of the critically ill child and provides anxiolysis, amnesia, and facilitates ...

Outcomes of dexmedetomidine versus propofol sedation in critically ...

Dexmedetomidine did not significantly impact ICU length of stay compared with propofol, but it significantly reduced the duration of mechanical ...

Dexmedetomidine or Propofol for Sedation in Mechanically ...

The Society of Critical Care Medicine recommends sedation with either dexmedetomidine or propofol targeted to light levels of sedation for ...

Use of dexmedetomidine for sedation in mechanically ventilated ...

Dexmedetomidine, a selective α2-adrenergic agonist with sedative properties [5], may facilitate lighter sedation, shorten duration of mechanical ...

Use of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Critically Ill Mechanically ...

Dexmedetomidine seems to be safe and effective for sedation of pediatric burn patients on mechanical ventilation with close cardiovascular ...

a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

In mechanically ventilated adults, the use of dexmedetomidine compared to other sedatives, resulted in a lower risk of delirium, and a modest ...

Effects of dexmedetomidine versus propofol on outcomes in critically ...

Dexmedetomidine decreased mechanical ventilation duration and ICU stay under light sedation depth. •. Dexmedetomidine increased mechanical ventilation duration ...

Dexmedetomidine vs Midazolam for Sedation of Critically Ill Patients

Context γ-Aminobutyric acid receptor agonist medications are the most commonly used sedatives for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, ...

Use of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Critically Ill Mechanically ...

Use of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Critically Ill. Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Burn Patients. Hsin Lin, PharmD, BCPS, Iris Faraklas, RN, BSN ...

Dexmedetomidine vs Midazolam or Propofol for Sedation During ...

Dexmedetomidine, an α2-agonist available for ICU sedation, may reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation and enhance patient comfort.

Sequential use of midazolam and dexmedetomidine for long-term ...

Sedation is an essential component of care in critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients, which should ideally control anxiety and ...

Prolonged dexmedetomidine infusion in critically ill adult patients

Dexmedetomidine is becoming more widely used as a sedative-analgesic drug in the recent years (1). It works by highly selectively exciting central α2- ...

Dexmedetomidine and Propofol Sedation in Critically Ill Patients and ...

Clinical practice guidelines and reviews on the sedation of mechanically ventilated ICU patients recommend light sedation and avoidance of ...

Use of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Adult Critical Care

Most important amongst these are reductions in duration of mechanical ventilation, duration of critical care admission and incidence of delirium ...

Dexmedetomidine: its use in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia

supported the finding of reduced duration of mechanical ventilation with dexmedetomidine sedation, and also found a reduced ICU length of stay. Potential ...

The Role of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Critically Ill Adults

Literature exists supporting use of dexmedetomidine for facilitating mechanical ventilation of durations longer than 24 hours and at doses ...