Dexmedetomidine sedation in ICU

Dexmedetomidine sedation in ICU

Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a highly selective α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is the newest agent introduced for sedation in intensive care unit (ICU). The sedation strategy for critically ill patients has stressed light sedation with daily awakening and assessment for neurologic, cognitive, and respira...

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Main Author: Soo-Bong Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2012-05-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Subjects:
dexmedetomidine
delirium
icu
sedation
sleep
Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-62-405.pdf

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