Dexmedetomidine Improves Cardiovascular and Ventilatory Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients: Basic and Clinical Approaches

• Main Authors: Rodrigo L. Castillo (Author), Mauricio Ibacache (Author), Ignacio Cortínez (Author), Catalina Carrasco-Pozo (Author), Jorge G. Farías (Author), Rodrigo A. Carrasco (Author), Patricio Vargas-Errázuriz (Author), Daniel Ramos (Author), Rafael Benavente (Author), Daniela Henríquez Torres (Author), Aníbal Méndez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective α2-adrenergic agonist with sedative and analgesic properties, with minimal respiratory effects. It is used as a sedative in the intensive care unit and the operating room. The opioid-sparing effect and the absence of respiratory effects make dexmedetomidin...