The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Prognosis of Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Sepsis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on the Prognosis of Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Sepsis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Dexmedetomidine (Dex), as a new and highly selective α2 adrenergic receptor agonist, has been widely used in mechanically ventilated patients. In the present study, we used meta-analysis to study the effect of Dex on the prognosis of mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis. Meth...

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Main Authors: Jing Yuan, Sheng-Fang Lu, Ping Xu, Yan-Li Niu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2022-10-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
Dexmedetomidine
Sepsis
Mechanical ventilation
Mortality
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/24819

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