Predictors of a response to dexmedetomidine in intubated, critically ill adult patients.

Michael A DiCesareMegan A Rech Joshua M DeMott

Published in: Pharmacotherapy (2021)

Patients were less likely to maintain light sedation with dexmedetomidine as their degree of critical illness increased. The duration of time maintained within goal sedation after dexmedetomidine initiation and the impact on patient outcomes remain a research priority.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
patient reported