Safety And Efficacy Of Dexmedetomidine Sedation In Intubated Mechanically Ventilated Infants With Respiratory Failure

Summary

Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2-agonist with hypnotic, analgesic, and anxiolytic properties. Despite off-label administration, dexmedetomidine has found a niche in critically ill mechanically ventilated neonates and infants because of its minimal effects on respiratory function at sedative doses, facilitating early extubation and fast-track postoperative care.

Timeline

Start

2016-12

Primary completion

2018-03

Completion

2018-07

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.