Dexmedetomidine vs midazolam or propofol for sedation during prolonged mechanical ventilation: two randomized controlled trials

Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
22436955
Description
Long-term sedation with midazolam or propofol in intensive care units (ICUs) has serious adverse effects. Dexmedetomidine, an α(2)-agonist available for ICU sedation, may reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation and enhance patient comfort.
Date of Publication
2012
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
en
Contributor(s)
Ruokonen, Esko
Grounds, R Michael
Sarapohja, Toni
Garratt, Chris
Pocock, Stuart J
Bratty, J Raymond
Dexmedetomidine for Long-Term Sedation, Investigators
Additional Credits
Series
JAMA - the journal of the American Medical Association
Publisher
American Medical Association
ISSN
0098-7484
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