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Dexmedetomidine for the management of delirium in critically ill patients—A protocol for a systematic review

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Delirium is a common complication in critically ill patients and carries an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Dexmedetomidine can potentially treat 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 treat delirium by diminishing predisposing factors. The evidence regarding the use of dexmedetomidine in the management of delirium is conflicting. This protocol aims to identify the beneficial and harmful effects of dexmedetomidine in the management of delirium.

Keywords: dexmedetomidine management; ill patients; critically ill; management delirium; delirium

Journal Title: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2019

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