Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation
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Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim · Jun 2019
The Effect of Sevoflurane and Dexmedetomidine on Pulmonary Mechanics in ICU Patients.
In intensive care unit (ICU) patients, intravenous (iv) and volatile agents are used for sedation. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine and sevoflurane on pulmonary mechanics in ICU patients with pulmonary disorders. ⋯ Both sevoflurane and dexmedetomidine are suitable sedative agents in ICU patients with pulmonary diseases.