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. 2025 Jan 28;1(1):CD014212.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014212.

Dexmedetomidine for analgesia and sedation for procedural pain or discomfort in newborn infants

Nai Ming Lai  1 , Michelle Fiander  2 , Jane Cracknell  3 , Kenneth Tan  4 , Olga Romantsik  5
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Dexmedetomidine for analgesia and sedation for procedural pain or discomfort in newborn infants

Nai Ming Lai et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. .

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of dexmedetomidine compared with opioids, non-opioids and placebo in providing sedation and analgesia for procedural pain in newborn infants.

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Conflict of interest statement

Nai Ming Lai is an Associate Editor for Cochrane Neonatal, and a Sign‐off Editor for Cochrane Central Editorial Service. However, he did not participate in the editorial process for this protocol.

Michelle Fiander is a Managing Editor and Information Specialist for Cochrane Neonatal; however, she did not participate in the editorial process for this protocol.

Jane Cracknell is a Managing Editor for Cochrane Neonatal; however, she did not participate in the editorial process for this protocol.

Kenneth Tan has no conflicts of interest to declare.

Olga Romantsik has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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