AAA aortic surgery carotid disease
01/08/2017

Level of evidence:  Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

 Intravenous dexmedetomidine given to patients over 65 in the first 24 hours who are admitted to ITU following a major surgery can significantly reduce the risk of delirium (9% vs 23%, P<0⋅0001)

Lancet 2016; 388: 1893–1902.

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