Delirium is a common complication in critically ill patients and carries an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Dexmedetomidine can potentially prevent delirium by diminishing predisposing factors. The evidence regarding… Click to show full abstract
Delirium is a common complication in critically ill patients and carries an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Dexmedetomidine can potentially prevent delirium by diminishing predisposing factors. The evidence regarding the use of dexmedetomidine in preventing delirium is conflicting. This protocol aims to identify the beneficial and harmful effects of dexmedetomidine in the prevention of delirium.
Keywords:
prevention delirium;
dexmedetomidine prevention;
ill patients;
critically ill;
delirium
Journal Title: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2019
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