Dexmedetomidine and the reduction of postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery.
Abstract
Background: Delirium is a neurobehavioral syndrome caused by the transient disruption of normal neuronal activity secondary to systemic disturbances. Objective: The authors investigated the effects of postoperative sedation on the development of delirium in patients undergoing cardiac-valve procedures. Methods: Patients underwent elective cardiac surgery with a standardized intraoperative anesthesia protocol, followed by random assignment to one...
Paper Details
Title
Dexmedetomidine and the reduction of postoperative delirium after cardiac surgery.
Published Date
May 1, 2009
Journal
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
206 - 217
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