Sequential use of midazolam and dexmedetomidine for long-term sedation may reduce weaning time in selected critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized controlled study

Sequential use of midazolam and dexmedetomidine for long-term sedation may reduce weaning time in selected critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized controlled study

Abstract Background Current sedatives have different side effects in long-term sedation. The sequential use of midazolam and dexmedetomidine for prolonged sedation may have distinct advantages. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the sequential use of midazolam and either dexmedetomidine...

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Main Authors: Yongfang Zhou, Jie Yang, Bo Wang, Peng Wang, Zhen Wang, Yunqin Yang, Guopeng Liang, Xiaorong jing, Xiaodong Jin, Zhongwei Zhang, Yiyun Deng, Chenggong Hu, Xuelian Liao, Wanhong Yin, Zhihong Tang, Yongming Tian, Liyuan Tao, Yan Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Midazolam
Propofol
Dexmedetomidine
Sequential sedation
Critically ill
Mechanical ventilation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-03967-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-03967-5

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