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Dexmedetomidine Reduces Delirium Compared With Midazolam in ICU Patients Sedated for More Than 24 Ho
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Title Dexmedetomidine Reduces Delirium Compared With Midazolam in ICU Patients Sedated for More Than 24 Ho
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569670?src=rss
Description Dexmedetomidine has been shown to decrease adverse effects in intensive care unit patients compared with midazolam when given for more than 24 hours. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Feb 5, 2008
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