Dexmedetomidine Reduces Shivering during Mild Hypothermia in Waking Subjects
Dexmedetomidine Reduces Shivering during Mild Hypothermia in Waking Subjects
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United States: Public Library of Science
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Reducing body temperature can prolong tolerance to ischemic injury such as stroke or myocardial infarction, but is difficult and uncomfortable in awake patients because of shivering. We tested the efficacy and safety of the alpha-2-adrenergic agonist dexmedetomidine for suppressing shivering induced by a rapid infusion of cold intravenous fluids.
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Dexmedetomidine Reduces Shivering during Mild Hypothermia in Waking Subjects
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1700955149
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1700955149
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0129709
