Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct to Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal in Critically Ill Patients.

Lydia R WareBrian R SchulerMelanie Z GoodberletKaylee K MarinoKenneth E LupiJeremy R DeGrado

Published in: Journal of intensive care medicine (2023)

This analysis suggests the use of adjunctive DEX with PHB for AWS was associated with a prolonged ICU LOS. Additional studies are needed to further understand the role of adjunctive DEX in the treatment of AWS in critically ill patients.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
combination therapy
alcohol consumption
acute kidney injury
acute respiratory distress syndrome
replacement therapy
data analysis