Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2021
Meta AnalysisRole of dexmedetomidine in the treatment of delirium in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Although dexmedetomidine has been found to prevent delirium in critically ill patients, it is uncertain whether it can treat acute delirium. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine in treating delirium, by analyzing and reviewing data from previous studies. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine promotes the resolution of delirium but also increases the incidence of bradycardia during treatment. Furthermore, it may be superior to haloperidol in treating delirium, although more studies are needed to confirm this.