Dexmedetomidine use in OR

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Jameika M. Stuckey
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Dexmedetomidine use in OR

Hello all,

I wanted to see if any of you have seen a relatively significant increase in the use of dexmedetomidine use in your OR areas by anesthesia providers? In blocks and for sedation?

Looking forward to responses.

Jameika Stuckey, PharmD
University of Mississippi Medical Center