Evaluating the effects of dexmedetomidine compared to propofol as adjunctive therapy in patients with alcohol withdrawal

BACKGROUND: In severe alcohol withdrawal (AW), benzodiazepines may be inadequate to control symptoms. In many situations, benzodiazepine dosing escalates despite no additional efficacy and introduces potential toxicities. Severe cases of AW may require additional agents to control symptoms. Case rep...

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Autores principales: Lizotte, Riley J, Kappes, John A, Bartel, Billie J, Hayes, Katie M, Lesselyoung, Veronica L
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4222895/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25382987
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CPAA.S70490

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