Dexmedetomidine prevents acute kidney injury after adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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  Fig. 1. Flow diagram of studies included into meta-analysis

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  Fig. 2. Dexmedetomidine (Dex) reduced the incidence of acute kidney injury

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  Fig. 3. Funnel plot assessment of potential publication bias

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  Fig. 4. Forest plot for mortality

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  Fig. 5. Forest plot for mechanical ventilation duration

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  Fig. 6. Forest plot for intensive care unit stay

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  Fig. 7. Forest plot for hospital length of stay