Ventilated patients see similar results with dexmedetomidine or clonidine vs. propofol

Key takeaways:

Mortality, sedation quality and delirium in those receiving dexmedetomidine or clonidine did not differ from those receiving propofol.

Fewer patients in the propofol group experienced severe bradycardia.

SAN FRANCISCO — Time to successful extubation in mechanically ventilated ICU patients did not significantly differ when comparing dexmedetomidine vs. propofol and clonidine vs. propofol, according to study results.

This study was presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference and simultaneously published in JAMA .

Time to successful extubation in mechanically ventilated ICU patients did not significantly differ when comparing dexmedetomidine vs. propofol and clonidine vs. propofol, according to study results. Image: Adobe Stock

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