Dexmedetomidine: A Sedation Agent

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The paper examines a case study article called "Dexmedetomidine As A Sole Sedating Agent With Local Anesthesia In A High-Risk Patient For Axillofemoral Bypass Graft: A Case Report" by J.M. Rich. The writer of this paper examines the key elements of the case study and discusses the findings. The paper explains how the use of Dexmedetomidine as a sedation agent with local anesthesia has gained popularity in recent years, particularity for high risk patients. The paper shows how the article illustrates the success of using it as an agent in conjunction with local anesthesia for intensive care patients. The paper is of the opinion that the article provides valuable, time sensitive and helpful information on a topic that is addressed frequently in hospitals today.

From the Paper:

"There are inherent risks of sedating patients, using mechanical ventilators. When those patients are facing major surgery that normally uses mechanical ventilators it is important to locate an effective sedating agent that can be used alone in conjunction with local anesthesia so the risk to the patient will be reduced.
"One common issue in conducting major surgery on a high risk patient using a mechanical ventilator is the fact that most sedating agents depress the respiratory system. With a high risk patient a ventilator, which depresses the respiratory system can create complications."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Rich, J.M., Dexmedetomidine as a sole sedating agent with local anesthesia in a high-risk patient for axillofemoral bypass graft: a case report. (2005) AANA Journal, v. 73,(5) pp 357-360

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