Dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated children: a randomized controlled trial

Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 6

Abstract

To compare the effi cacy of dexmedetomidine and midazolam for sedation of mechanically ventilated children admitted to PICU. Secondary objectives were to compare the top up doses of fentanyl and paralytic agents, length of mechanical ventilation, ICU stay and hospital stay, and adverse events.

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Krishna Gulla, Jhuma Sankar, Kana Jat, S Kabra, Rakesh Lodha

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  • EP ID EP443034
  • DOI 10.21304/2018.0506.00457
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Krishna Gulla, Jhuma Sankar, Kana Jat, S Kabra, Rakesh Lodha (2018). Dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated children: a randomized controlled trial. Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care, 5(6), 72-72. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-443034