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Retrospective cohort study shows prolonged ventilation in pediatric cardiac patients with dexmedetomidine, suggesting careful use.
Perioperative dexmedetomidine was paradoxically associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation and increased postoperative respiratory support requirements. These findings suggest that dexmedetomidine should be employed as an adjunct rather than a substitute for opioids, particularly in patients undergoing complex procedures. Prospective randomized trials are warranted to refine dexmedetomidine's role in fast-track extubation protocols in this high-risk population.
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