Effects of Perioperative Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.10.022
Abstract: PURPOSE Major postoperative complications translate into increased health care resource utilization, prolonged hospital stays, and increased mortality. We aimed to assess the effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine use on postoperative mortality and the prevalence of major… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; dexmedetomidine use; noncardiac surgery; mortality ... See more keywords
Association between dexmedetomidine use for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and intensive care unit length of stay
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DOI: 10.1186/s40560-019-0405-1
Abstract: PurposeAlcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is commonly treated in medical ICUs and typically requires high resource utilization. Dexmedetomidine for AWS has not been extensively investigated, and guidelines regarding its use are lacking. We evaluated the association… read more here.
Keywords: withdrawal syndrome; dexmedetomidine use; use; dexmedetomidine ... See more keywords