Sedation with dexmedetomidine in the intensive care setting

Anthony T Gerlach, Claire V Murphy The Ohio State University Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA Abstract: Dexmedetomidine is an α-2 agonist that produces sedation and analgesia without compromising the respiratory drive. Use of dexmedetomidine as a sedative in the...

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Main Authors: Gerlach AT, Murphy CV
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-11-01
Series:Open Access Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/sedation-with-dexmedetomidine-in-the-intensive-care-setting-a8635