Low dose dexmedetomidine for the prophylaxis of perioperative ICU delirium-how much evidence is enough?

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Published in J Thorac Dis on November 01, 2016

Authors

Michael C Reade1

Author Affiliations

1: Burns, Trauma, and Critical Care Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia;; Joint Health Command, Australian Defence Force, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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