The Effect of Dexmedetomidine as a Sedative Agent for Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Effect of Dexmedetomidine as a Sedative Agent for Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Purpose: Dexmedetomidine has been shown to improve clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. However, its effect on septic patients remains controversial. Therefore, the purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the effect of dexmedetomidine as a sedative agent for mechanically ventilated pati...

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Main Authors: Caimu Wang, Qijiang Chen, Ping Wang, Weisheng Jin, Chao Zhong, Zisheng Ge, Kangmin Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
sepsis
anesthesiology
meta–analysis
dexmedetomidine
mechanical ventilation
sedation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.776882/full

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