A comparative study of dexmedetomidine and propofol for sedation in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit

Introduction and Objectives: The intensive care unit (ICU) is an uncomfortable and stressful environment for patients. The use of adequate sedation and analgesia is important to reduce stress to patients. The aim of this study was to compare a relatively new sedative agent, dexmedetomidine to curren...

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Main Authors: Md Ralib, Azrina, Ali, Saedah, Ahmad, Mohd Nikman, Mohd Ghazali, Ziyadi, Nik Mohamad, Nik Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2007
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/33413/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/33413/1/IMJM_2007_Dexmedetomidine.pdf