Treating Agitation With Dexmedetomidine in the ICU

被引:33
作者
Boyer, Jeanne [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Washington Hosp Ctr, Dept Anesthesia, Washington, DC 20010 USA
[2] Univ Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
关键词
Agitation; Anxiety; Dexmedetomidine; Sedation;
D O I
10.1097/DCC.0b013e31819aef3d
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Patients in the intensive care unit frequently experience delirium, anxiety, and agitation, with a variety of treatments used. This article discusses the role of an alpha-adrenoceptor agonist, dexmedetomidine, and its clinical relevance and advantages for the agitated patient.
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