M-A: Dexmedetomidine vs. other sedatives in critically ill mechanically ventilated adults.

Dexmedetomidine vs other sedatives in critically ill mechanically ventilated adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials – Intensive Care Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary on Twitter

Meta-Analysis of 77 randomized trials incl 11,997 patients of Dexmedetomidine vs other sedative drugs showed reduced risks of delirium: RR 0.67, 95%CI 0.55 to 0.81
and less hours on MV and in ICU…
Congratulations @DrDaleNeedham https://t.co/KcSunnPQ3I

— Peter Nydahl (@NydahlPeter) June 2, 2022