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Comment
. 2016 Jun;4(12):247.
doi: 10.21037/atm.2016.06.10.

Dexmedetomidine: what next?

Michael C Reade  1
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Comment

Dexmedetomidine: what next?

Michael C Reade. Ann Transl Med. 2016 Jun.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Reade reported receiving single fee of a $1,000 in 2009 to contribute to a Hospira clinician advisory board preparing guidelines for the use of dexmedetomidine.

Comment on

  • Dexmedetomidine and delirium in the ICU.
    McLaughlin M, Marik PE. McLaughlin M, et al. Ann Transl Med. 2016 Jun;4(11):224. doi: 10.21037/atm.2016.05.44. Ann Transl Med. 2016. PMID: 27385042 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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