Efficacy and safety of midazolam versus dexmedetomidine in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Front Pharmacol · 2026 · PMC12891203 · PMID 41685193

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In Asian studies, the pooled estimate suggested a trend toward shorter ICU stay with dexmedetomidine (WMD = −1.10 days, 95% CI: −2.70 to 0.50), but this did not reach statistical significance.

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