Dexmedetomidine and intravenous acetaminophen for the prevention of postoperative delirium following cardiac surgery (DEXACET trial): protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Shankar, Puja

Dexmedetomidine and intravenous acetaminophen for the prevention of postoperative delirium following cardiac surgery (DEXACET trial): protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial. [electronic resource] - Trials Jun 2018 - 326 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial Protocol; Journal Article

1745-6215

10.1186/s13063-018-2718-0 doi


Acetaminophen--administration & dosage
Administration, Intravenous
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic--administration & dosage
Boston
Cardiac Surgical Procedures--adverse effects
Cardiopulmonary Bypass--adverse effects
Cognition--drug effects
Coronary Artery Bypass--adverse effects
Delirium--diagnosis
Dexmedetomidine--administration & dosage
Double-Blind Method
Drug Administration Schedule
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation--adverse effects
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives--administration & dosage
Length of Stay
Propofol--administration & dosage
Prospective Studies
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome