The effect of dexmedetomidine and clonidine on the inflammatory response in critical illness: a systematic review of animal and human studies
Abstract Background The α2 agonists, dexmedetomidine and clonidine, are used as sedative drugs during critical illness. These drugs may have anti-inflammatory effects, which might be relevant to critical illness, but a systematic review of published literature has not been published. We reviewed ani...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-019-2690-4 |