Sleep quality and quantity determined by polysomnography in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients randomized to dexmedetomidine or placebo

• DOI: 10.1111/aas.14154
• Publication Date: 2022-10-04T15:19:09Z
• Authors: Jakob Oxlund; Torben Knudsen; Mikael Sörberg; Thomas Strøm; Palle Toft; Poul Jørgen Jennum
• Keywords: Dexmedetomidine

Abnormal sleep is commonly observed in the ICU and associated with delirium increased mortality. If sedation necessary, it often performed gamma-aminobutyric acid agonists such as propofol or midazolam leading to an absence of restorative sleep. We aim evaluate effect dexmedetomidine on quality quantity.