Su, Xian

Dexmedetomidine for prevention of delirium in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [electronic resource] - Lancet (London, England) Oct 2016 - 1893-1902 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1474-547X

10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30580-3 doi


Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists--administration & dosage
Aged
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic--therapeutic use
China--epidemiology
Confusion--diagnosis
Critical Care--methods
Delirium--diagnosis
Dexmedetomidine--administration & dosage
Double-Blind Method
Drug Administration Schedule
Evidence-Based Medicine
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infusions, Intravenous
Intensive Care Units--statistics & numerical data
Male
Middle Aged
Primary Prevention--methods
Respiration, Artificial--adverse effects
Surgical Procedures, Operative--adverse effects
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome