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- Title
Dexmedetomidine vs midazolam or propofol for sedation during prolonged mechanical ventilation: two randomized controlled trials.
- Authors
Jakob, Stephan M; Ruokonen, Esko; Grounds, R Michael; Sarapohja, Toni; Garratt, Chris; Pocock, Stuart J; Bratty, J Raymond; Takala, Jukka; Dexmedetomidine for Long-Term Sedation Investigators
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
JAMA, 2012, Vol 307, Issue 11, p1151
- ISSN
1538-3598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2012.304