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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Language: | English |
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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 |