The effect of dexmedetomidine on renal function after surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rohit S LoombaEnrique G VillarrealJanhavi DhargalkarJacqueline RausaVincent DorseyJuan S FariasSaúl FloresPublished in: Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics (2021)
Dexmedetomidine appears to have postoperative renal protective effects. This is evidenced by lower NGAL levels and increased creatinine clearance in those who received dexmedetomidine. These effects are associated with decreases in ICU length of stay and risk of AKI and mortality.