Comparison of Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol for Sedation In Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients, Articles Review
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: sedating mechanically ventilated patients is an important pharmacologic therapy in ICU. Various sedative agents are available, propofol and dexmedetomidine could be mentioned. Objective: This article was aimed to evaluate the comparison of dexmedetomidine and propofol for sedation of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Methods: survey of different published articles on the topic. Results: Major results of the articles showed that length of hospital stay, time to extubation, arousability, delirium effects, analgesic requirement and hemodynamic instability was generally low in dexemedetomidine infused patients than patients infused with propofol. Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine could be more advantageous than propofol for sedating mechanically ventilated ICU patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Idris Mohammed
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