The use of dexmedetomidine in the emergency department: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/acem.14636
Abstract: Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a centrally acting alpha‐2 agonist, is increasingly used for sedation in multiple clinical settings. Evidence from the intensive care unit and operative settings suggests DEX may have significant advantages over traditional GABAergic sedatives… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; dexmedetomidine emergency; emergency department; use dexmedetomidine ... See more keywords
P12 An audit of the use of dexmedetomidine for sedation in a tertiary PICU
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-nppg.11
Abstract: Aim Dexmedetomidine is a selective central alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It induces sedation closely mimicking natural sleep, reduces anxiety and has sympatholytic effects – without having a clinically significant effect on respiratory function. Dexmedetomidine has… read more here.
Keywords: audit; comfort; picu; sedation ... See more keywords