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May 22, 2026Case Reports in Critical CareOpen Access

Management of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Patient With Respiratory Failure in the Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report on the Role of Dexmedetomidine

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ACAlessandra CiccozziFMFederico MurgiaAPAlba Piroli

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Overview

Case report highlights dexmedetomidine's role in managing acute respiratory failure in an ASD patient, suggesting effective sedation strategies.

Key Points

  • This case report aims to describe the management of an ICU patient with severe autism experiencing respiratory failure and ARDS.
  • Detailed management of one patient with severe ASD Level 3 in ICU settings
  • Used dexmedetomidine for sedation during artificial ventilation and weaning
  • Monitored the overlap with home antipsychotic medications during the patient's hospital stay.
  • Successful sedation allowed for effective management of invasive procedures and artificial ventilation.
  • Dexmedetomidine contributed to a smooth transition from mechanical ventilation, leading to safe discharge from ICU.
  • Home management of the patient's tracheostomy was safe until closure.

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Ciccozzi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff362d674f7c03778c0bfhttps://doi.org/10.1155/crcc/2549155
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