Sedation effects by dexmedetomidine versus propofol in decreasing duration of mechanical ventilation after open heart surgery

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the suitability (efficacy and safety) of dexmedetomidine versus propofol for patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after the cardiovascular surgery for the postoperative sedation before weaning from mechanical ventilation. Background...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Said Elgebaly, Mohab Sabry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2018;volume=21;issue=3;spage=235;epage=242;aulast=Elgebaly