The Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Perioperative Neurocognitive Outcomes After Noncardiac Surgery

Objective:. The purpose of this review is to examine the effect of dexmedetomidine on delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR; cognitive dysfunction ≥1 week postoperative) after major noncardiac surgery. Background:. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) effectively reduces delirium in the intensive care unit and rep...

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Main Authors: Amara Singh, BSc, Jeremy Broad, MBBS, Connor T. A. Brenna, MD, Lilia Kaustov, PhD, Stephen Choi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health 2022-03-01
Series:Annals of Surgery Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/AS9.0000000000000130