Current Role of Dexmedetomidine in Clinical Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Overview

Journal Anesth Essays Res

Specialty Anesthesiology

Date 2015 Apr 18

PMID 25885374

Citations 108

Authors

Manpreet Kaur

P M Singh

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Abstract

Dexmedetomidine is a new generation highly selective α2-adrenergic receptor (α2-AR) agonist that is associated with sedative and analgesic sparing effects, reduced delirium and agitation, perioperative sympatholysis, cardiovascular stabilizing effects, and preservation of respiratory function. The aim of this review is to present the most recent topics regarding the advantages in using dexmedetomidine in clinical anesthesia and intensive care, while discussing the controversial issues of its harmful effects.

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