Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct to Fentanyl for Term Neonates on Mechanical Ventilation

Despite well conducted studies on pain management in mechanically ventilated neonates, there is still a need for exploration of appropriate and accurate pharmacological management strategies for this ongoing pain, and assessment of the clinical impact of the used drugs for analgesia and sedation. In the current study, the aim was to reduce fentanyl doses on mechanical ventilated neonates after adding Dexmedetomidine