Effect of age and ICU types on mortality in invasive mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis receiving dexmedetomidine: a retrospective cohort study with propensity score matching

Effect of age and ICU types on mortality in invasive mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis receiving dexmedetomidine: a retrospective cohort study with propensity score matching

Background: Dexmedetomidine is recommended for sedation in patients on mechanical ventilation. Whether age or ICU types could alter mortality in invasive mechanically ventilated patients with sepsis receiving dexmedetomidine is unknown.Methods: We included patients with sepsis receiving invasive mec...

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Main Authors: Shuai Zhao, Ruihui Zhou, Qi Zhong, Mi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
dexmedetomidine
invasive mechanical ventilation
sepsis
mortality
elderly patient
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1344327/full

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