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Intravenous Dexmedetomidine for Delirium Prevention in Elderly Patients Following Orthopedic Surgery
March 2025
Intravenous Dexmedetomidine for Delirium Prevention in Elderly Patients Following Orthopedic Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Intravenous dexmedetomidine for delirium prevention in elderly patients following orthopedic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2025 Jan 17;26(1):8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Nine randomized controlled trials including 3159 elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing intravenous dexmedetomidine vs. control (saline or propofol). Pooled outcomes of interest included incidence of postoperative delirium, length of hospital stay, visual analogue scale, and 30-day postoperative complications. Dexmedetomid...
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