Renal effects of dexmedetomidine during coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized placebo-controlled study

Renal effects of dexmedetomidine during coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized placebo-controlled study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dexmedetomidine, an alpha<sub>2</sub>-adrenoceptor agonist, has been evaluated as an adjunct to anesthesia and for the delivery of sedation and perioperative hemodynamic stability. It provokes dose-dependent and centrally...

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Main Authors: Scheinin Harry, Salmenperä Markku, Jalonen Jouko, Hynynen Markku, Leino Kari, Aantaa Riku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/11/9

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