Yoğun Bakımda Deliryum Tedavisinde Dexmedetomidin Kullanımı: Olgu Sunumu

Authors : Sema TURAN, Şerife GÖKBULUT, Dilek KAZANCI, Demet BÖLÜKBAŞI, Gönül ERDAL, Özcan ERDEMLİ

Pages : 200-202

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Publication Date : 2012-09-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium incidence is between %30 and %80 and delirium is known to significantly increased mortality and morbidity. Beside non-pharmacological methods in treatment of delirium, pharmacological method could be applied. In recent literature, dexmedetomidin is recommended in delirium treatment. In this report, we aimed to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidin treatment in patient with hypoactive delirium in intensive care unit
Keywords : Intensive care unit, Delirium, Dexmedetomidine