Open AccessAge-Specific Dose Regimens of Dexmedetomidine for Pediatric Patients in Intensive Care Following Elective Surgery: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Clinical Trial in Japan
Author(s) -
Mamoru Takeuchi,
Shintaro Nemoto,
Yasuyuki Suzuki,
Naoki Takahashi,
Nobuko Takenaka,
Ami Takata,
Manami Kobayashi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pediatric critical care medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.299
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1947-3893
pISSN - 1529-7535
DOI - 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002730
Subject(s) - medicine , dexmedetomidine , anesthesia , adverse effect , midazolam , sedative , mechanical ventilation , sedation , loading dose , propofol , intensive care , bradycardia , heart rate , intensive care medicine , blood pressure
To demonstrate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine as a potential sedative for pediatric surgery patients in the ICU.