Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)

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Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) – You’d have to be Delirious Not to Use It

EMCrit 283 - October 16, 2020 - By Scott Weingart

"So this episode addresses a big gap in the EMCrit content, namely a discussion of the myriad uses of dexmedetomine. This is one of the primary agents I use for post-intubation sedation (PAD), but also for things like NIPPV sedation and procedural sedation..."

Now on to the Podcast…

Other Stuff on EMCrit

• Podcast 115 – A New Paradigm for Post-Intubation Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD)
• PulmCrit Wee- Extubating the agitated patient: dexmedetomidine vs. cowboy-style?
• Dexmedetomidine to facilitate noninvasive ventilation