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Tag: Chemical Sedation

The A2B Trial: Are Alpha-2 Agonists Better than Propofol for ICU Sedation?

Does primary sedation with dexmedetomidine or clonidine reduce the time to successful extubation in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients compared to propofol-based sedation?

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Neurology

Effect of Sepsis Bundle (SEP-1) Compliance and Implementation on Mortality

Is there any moderate or high-level evidence that SEP-1 compliance and/or implementation is associated with improvement in sepsis mortality?

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Infectious DiseaseResuscitation

SPICE III Trial: Does Early Dexmedetomidine Improve Survival in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients?

Is HFNC as effective as NIV in reducing respiratory rate and improving respiratory distress within 2 hours in ACPE?

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Neurology

Chemical Sedation of the Agitated Patient

Background: Acutely agitated and aggressive patients have become an unfortunate commonality in emergency departments throughout the world.  They are often the most difficult patient encounters during a shift. Initially, when these patients’ present, medical providers are trying to figure out the ...

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Psychiatry/Behavioral Health

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