Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol Sedation for Prevention of Postoperative Delirium: Clarifications Required [Letter]

Abstract

Jiawen Deng,1 Kiyan Heybati2 1Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 2Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USACorrespondence: Jiawen DengFaculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, CanadaTel [phone]Fax [phone]Email [email protected] HeybatiMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USATel [phone]Fax [phone]Email [email protected] View the original paper by Dr Shi and colleagues

Keywords

• dexmedetomidine
• propofol
• sedation
• delirium