A case report of an accidental iatrogenic dexmedetomidine overdose in an adult
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Title
A case report of an accidental iatrogenic dexmedetomidine overdose in an adult
Subject
Alpha2-agonists, Medication error, Adverse effect, Oversedation, Case report
Description
Abstract
Background Dexmedetomidine is a sedative drug with a wide safety margin.
Case presentation We present a case of accidental iatrogenic dexmedetomidine overdose in an adult patient
during high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment. This is the first case report of an adult patient receiving
an intravenous push of dexmedetomidine. Overdose resulted in severe oversedation, but symptoms receded
spontaneously over time.
Conclusions Dexmedetomidine overdoses are infrequent, and they are usually the result of an administration error.
Keywords Alpha2-agonists, Medication error, Adverse effect, Oversedation, Case report
Background Dexmedetomidine is a sedative drug with a wide safety margin.
Case presentation We present a case of accidental iatrogenic dexmedetomidine overdose in an adult patient
during high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment. This is the first case report of an adult patient receiving
an intravenous push of dexmedetomidine. Overdose resulted in severe oversedation, but symptoms receded
spontaneously over time.
Conclusions Dexmedetomidine overdoses are infrequent, and they are usually the result of an administration error.
Keywords Alpha2-agonists, Medication error, Adverse effect, Oversedation, Case report
Creator
Suvi-Maria Tiainen1,2,3, Jonni Unga4
and Panu Uusalo1,2*
and Panu Uusalo1,2*
Source
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00613-5
Date
2024
Contributor
Peri Irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Collection
Citation
Suvi-Maria Tiainen1,2,3, Jonni Unga4
and Panu Uusalo1,2*, “A case report of an accidental iatrogenic dexmedetomidine overdose in an adult,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/12310.