Key result
Dexmedetomidine provides effective sedation in a 16-year-old with pulmonary hypertension, avoiding endotracheal intubation.
Why the study?
Does dexmedetomidine provide safe sedation and analgesia in a pediatric patient with significant pulmonary hypertension and impending cardiorespiratory failure?
Case Report (n=1)
Does dexmedetomidine provide safe sedation and analgesia in a pediatric patient with significant pulmonary hypertension and impending cardiorespiratory failure?
Dexmedetomidine may be a useful option for sedation and analgesia in patients with significant pulmonary hypertension to avoid intubation and positive pressure ventilation.
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Hypothesis-generating for dexmedetomidine sedation in pediatric pulmonary hypertension; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
Nathan et al. (2008) conducted a case report in Pulmonary hypertension, pneumonia, and impending cardiorespiratory failure (n=1). Dexmedetomidine was evaluated on Avoidance of endotracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation, with subsequent recovery to discharge home. Dexmedetomidine provided effective sedation and analgesia in a 16-year-old with pulmonary hypertension, avoiding endotracheal intubation and allowing recovery to discharge.
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