Use of Precedex in the pediatric cardiac ICU. Does it decrease use of opiates and duration of intubation?
Name:
Dr. Joseph Philip MD, FAAP
Email
subijo9@ufl.edu
Phone
(732) 742-9039
Project Title
Use of Precedex in the pediatric cardiac ICU. Does it decrease use of opiates and duration of intubation
This project is primarily:
Clinical
Research Project Description:
Compare historical cohorts with current cohorts to assess the use of dexmedetomidine (precedex) in the pediatric cardiac ICU, assess safety, compare opiate use and duration of intubation. Compare across 2 eras 2011-2016 vs. 2017-2022.
Assess
Safety and adverse events.
Duration of intubation,
Duration of hospital stay
Amount of benzodiazepine
Amount of opiate use
Does this project have an international component or travel?
No