The Use of Dexmedetomidine in the Emergency Department: A Cohort Study

The Use of Dexmedetomidine in the Emergency Department: A Cohort Study

Introduction: Management of sedation, analgesia, and anxiolysis are cornerstone therapies in the emergency department (ED). Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a central alpha-2 agonist, is increasingly being used, and intensive care unit (ICU) data demonstrate improved outcomes in patients with respiratory fail...

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Main Authors: Joseph Sinnott, Christopher V. Holthaus, Enyo Ablordeppey, Brian T. Wessman, Brian W. Roberts, Brian M. Fuller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2021-09-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1v0402j7

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