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- Title
Dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for sedation of critically ill patients: a randomized trial.
- Authors
Riker, Richard R; Shehabi, Yahya; Bokesch, Paula M; Ceraso, Daniel; Wisemandle, Wayne; Koura, Firas; Whitten, Patrick; Margolis, Benjamin D; Byrne, Daniel W; Ely, E Wesley; Rocha, Marcelo G; SEDCOM (Safety and Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Compared With Midazolam) Study Group
- Abstract
Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor agonist medications are the most commonly used sedatives for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, yet preliminary evidence indicates that the alpha(2) agonist dexmedetomidine may have distinct advantages.
- Publication
JAMA, 2009, Vol 301, Issue 5, p489
- ISSN
1538-3598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2009.56