Dexmedetomidine is effective and safe during NIV in infants and young children with acute respiratory failure

Dexmedetomidine is effective and safe during NIV in infants and young children with acute respiratory failure

Abstract Background Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is increasingly utilized in infants and young children, though associated with high failure rates due to agitation and poor compliance, mostly if patient-ventilator synchronization is required. Methods A retrospective cohort study was carried out in...

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Main Authors: M. Piastra, A. Pizza, S. Gaddi, E. Luca, O. Genovese, E. Picconi, D. De Luca, G. Conti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Sedation
Non invasive ventilation
Infant
Dexmedetomidine
Acute respiratory failure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1256-y

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