British journal of anaesthesia
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Review Meta Analysis
Effects of dexmedetomidine on perioperative stress, inflammation, and immune function: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dexmedetomidine reduces perioperative stress and inflammation, while supporting surgical patients’ immune function.
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Review Meta Analysis
Perioperative adverse events attributed to α2-adrenoceptor agonists in patients not at risk of cardiovascular events: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Several systematic reviews have reported the benefits of perioperative α2-adrenoceptor agonist use for various conditions, but safety evidence is poorly documented. ⋯ CRD42017071583.