Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol Sedation Reduces Delirium after Cardiac Surgery A Randomized Controlled Trial

摘要

Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a serious complication after cardiac surgery. Use of dexmedetomidine to prevent delirium is controversial. The authors hypothesized that dexmedetomidine sedation after cardiac surgery would reduce the incidence of POD.