Any reason why an ICU pt is on precedex rather than propofol?
May 16, 2007 · A quick google search tells me that precedex doesn't cause respiratory depression or requires the constant attention of propofol and it's good for extubation (but what do I know, I'm just a …
Precedex for labor epidurals and spinals - Student Doctor Network ...
Apr 23, 2022 · Our group is just starting to toy with the idea of using Precedex for these purposes and I am wondering what the experience has been in other practices doing the same? 5 mcg in spinals …
Small dose precedex on induction? | Student Doctor Network Forums
Dec 28, 2023 · The place I'm currently doing locums at many of the MDs and crnas give a small dose (16-24) of precedex on induction. No infusion, for short and long cases. I use precedex for infusions …
Question about opioid and Precedex dosing in peds
May 19, 2019 · In my experience fentanyl plus generous precedex plus tylenol and a good steroid dose is enough to have them comfortable on emergence. Many people go straight to morphine intraop - I …
Understanding the differences/indications for different sedation gtts ...
Jul 18, 2015 · Precedex isn't studied or indicated for long term sedation. You may not be able to get someone deep enough when they're paralyzed without adding benzodiazepines. You may have a …
Exparel dosing | Student Doctor Network Forums
Feb 23, 2023 · How is everyone dosing exparel? Do you add plain bupivacaine to your exparel to expand volume? What blocks are you adding it to beyond interscalene and TAPs? Are you ok with …
Small dose precedex on induction? | Page 2 - Student Doctor Network ...
Dec 28, 2023 · Precedex has variable effect on different people (as you know from the ICU, some are totally zonked and others are wide awake), so it's definitely not the end-all-be-all. It gets the job done …
Precedex Bolus- no loading dose. | Page 2 | Student Doctor Network
Jan 7, 2010 · precedex is terrible for outpatients Precedex is terrible for most applications, except (preventing) delirium and reducing propofol dose. There are better drugs (e.g. ketamine). Healthcare …
Would the use of Precedex expand the group of non-anesthesiologist …
Feb 18, 2018 · The profile of precedex is such that respiratory drive is preserved unlike propofol, fentanyl, ketamine, and midazolam. Yet it still provides sedation, hypnosis, and analgesia. Would it …
Is the combo of Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine Hazardous?
Jun 16, 2019 · The only downside I have found to the combination of Ketamine and Precedex for longer general cases is that the Precedex component can significantly potentiate whatever hypnotic is being …