Why the study?
Does dexmedetomidine cause QT prolongation in pediatric critical care patients?
Population
A pediatric patient in a critical care setting (n=1)
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May prompt QTc monitoring with dexmedetomidine in pediatric critical care; hypothesis-generating from a single case report.
Does dexmedetomidine cause QT prolongation in pediatric critical care patients?
Dexmedetomidine may unmask or cause marked QT prolongation in pediatric critical care patients, warranting vigilance.
Burns et al. (2013) studied this question.
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