Friday, January 17, 2014

Q: Which one regularly use sedative in ICU can be a very good choice and getting evaluated for end of life comfort?


Answer:  Dexmedetomidine

Recently there is an interest in using dexmedetomidine in treating cancer patients at the end of life who are suffering from intractable pain, agitation or delirium.



References:

Jackson KC, Wang Z, Wohlt P, Fine PG (2006). "Dexmedetomidine a novel analgesic with palliative medicine potential". J Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 20 (2): 23–7

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