Dexmedetomidine reduces postoperative cognitive and behavioral dysfunction in adults submitted to general anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Dexmedetomidine reduces postoperative cognitive and behavioral dysfunction in adults submitted to general anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Introduction and objectives: Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been associated with a decrease in postoperative cognitive and behavioral dysfunction in patients submitted to general anesthesia, whether inhalation or total intravenous anesthesia. Consequently, the DEX effects on postoperative agitation and d...

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Main Authors: Catia Sousa Govêia, Denismar Borges de Miranda, Lucas Valente de Brito Oliveira, Felícia Benevides Praxedes, Larissa Govêia Moreira, Gabriel Magalhães Nunes Guimarães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Dexmedetomidine
Delirium
Psychomotor agitation
General anesthesia
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001421000622

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