Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2017
The epidemiology, prognosis, and trends of severe traumatic brain injury with presenting Glasgow Coma Scale of 3.
To characterize trends and prognosis of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ The epidemiology of severe TBI is changing. These epidemiologic data may be used for management and resource decisions, monitoring, and directing injury prevention measures.
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2017
Review Meta AnalysisDexmedetomidine vs propofol sedation reduces delirium in patients after cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials.
It is uncertain whether dexmedetomidine is better than propofol for sedation in postcardiac surgery patients. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and propofol sedation on outcomes in adult patients after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine sedation could reduce postoperative delirium and was associated with shorter length of intubation, but might increase bradycardia in patients after cardiac surgery compared with propofol.