Additional sedative drugs to light sedation with dexmedetomidine is risk for delirium
Masaaki Sakuraya, Ayumu Hirata, Ken Yoshida, Natsuki Kawamura, Toru Tsutsui
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Masaaki Sakuraya, Ayumu Hirata, Ken Yoshida, Natsuki Kawamura, Toru Tsutsui
Abstract
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Light sedation is preferred for critical ill patients. We often use dexmedetomidine for light sedation, but sometimes additional sedative drugs(such as midazolam and propofol) is needed. Benzodiazepine is risk for delirium, but it is unclear benzodiazepine use combined with dexmedetomidine is risk for delirium.
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Light sedation is preferred for critical ill patients. We often use dexmedetomidine for light sedation, but sometimes additional sedative drugs(such as midazolam and propofol) is needed. Benzodiazepine is risk for delirium, but it is unclear benzodiazepine use combined with dexmedetomidine is risk for delirium.
Key concepts: Dexmedetomidine, Medicine, Sedation, Delirium, Sedative, Anesthesia, Intensive care medicine