The Experience of Using of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Cardiac Intensive Care Units

  • O. N. Lisichkina National M. M. Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv)
  • S. M. Boyko National M. M. Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv)
  • Ya. P. Truba National M. M. Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv)
  • V. V. Lazoryshynets National M. M. Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv)
Keywords: sedation, dexmedetomidine, alpha2-agonists

Abstract

The article presents the experience of using of dexmedetomidine for sedation in cardiac intensive care units. Comparative analysis of using of dexmedetomidine and propofol in children after surgical treatment of congenital heart disease is conducted.

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Published
2017-12-04
How to Cite
Lisichkina, O. N., Boyko, S. M., Truba, Y. P., & Lazoryshynets, V. V. (2017). The Experience of Using of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Cardiac Intensive Care Units. Ukrainian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, (3 (29), 90-92. https://doi.org/10.30702/ujcvs/17.29/17(090-092)
Section
CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS