ICU sedation with haloperidol-propofol infusion versus midazolam-propofol infusion after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A prospective, double-blind randomized study

ICU sedation with haloperidol-propofol infusion versus midazolam-propofol infusion after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A prospective, double-blind randomized study

Combinations of hypnotics with or without opiates are commonly used in agitated patients. We hypothesized that combination of haloperidol-propofol in comparison with midazolam-propofol would lower consumption of propofol and lead to better hemodynamic and respiratory profile during sedation of agita...

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Main Authors: Farhad Etezadi, Atabak Najafi, Kourosh Karimi Yarandi, Reza Shariat Moharari, Mohammad Reza Khajavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Arterial blood pressure
Continuous noninvasive arterial pressure
Monitoring
Haloperidol
Intensive Care Unit
Midazolam
Post-open heart surgery agitation
Propofol
Sedation
Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2012;volume=15;issue=3;spage=185;epage=189;aulast=Etezadi

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