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Dexmedetomidine--a novel sedative for postoperative sedation.

Authors :
Bradley C
Source :
Intensive & critical care nursing [Intensive Crit Care Nurs] 2000 Oct; Vol. 16 (5), pp. 328-9.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Dexmedetomidine is new sedative being developed for use in postoperative sedation in ICU. It acts at a 2 adrenoceptors to produce sedation, anxiolysis and analgesia. Patients remain easily rousable and do not suffer significant respiratory depression, consequently dexmedetomidine may be continued post extubation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0964-3397
Volume :
16
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Intensive & critical care nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11000607
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1054/iccn.2000.1529