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Dexmedetomidine for hyperactive delirium at the end of life: An open-label single arm pilot study with dose escalation in adult patients admitted to an inpatient palliative care unit.

Benjamin ThomasWing-Shan Angela LoZivai NangatiGreg Barclay
Published in: Palliative medicine (2021)
Dexmedetomidine shows potential for the management of terminal delirium with improved interactivity. Further research is needed to determine efficacy compared to current standard care.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • cardiac surgery
  • advanced cancer
  • acute kidney injury
  • hip fracture
  • open label
  • healthcare
  • clinical trial
  • mental health
  • human health
  • risk assessment
  • pain management
  • chronic pain
  • study protocol