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How does Dexmedetomidine differ in its quality of sedation as compared to other sedative agents?

April 26, 2017agents dexmedetomidine differ quality sedation sedative

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How does Dexmedetomidine differ in its quality of sedation as compared to other sedative agents?

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Dexmedetomidine produces sedation resembles a NREM sleep with easy arousability plus a moderate analgesia and sympatholysis. Even with long term infusion it results with immediate recovery no hang over effect and no emergence delirium. It also provides additional benefits of potential organ protection.