Adverse cardiovascular events are common during dexmedetomidine administration in neonates and infants during intensive care.

Miikka TervonenJohanna CajanusMerja KallioHeikki HuhtamäkiTytti PokkaOuti Peltoniemi

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

Adverse cardiovascular events were common during dexmedetomidine administration in neonates and infants. Lower dexmedetomidine doses may be required in sedating neonates.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
coronary artery disease
low birth weight
cardiovascular disease
cardiac surgery
preterm infants
preterm birth
adverse drug
drug induced