Prophylactic dexmedetomidine use did not decrease the incidence of delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis.

Published in: Perfusion (2022)

Prophylactic dexmedetomidine use did not decrease the incidence of delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, but significantly reduced the duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, and length of hospital stay.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
patients undergoing
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
risk factors
respiratory failure
healthcare
emergency department
acute care