Fever attributed to dexmedetomidine has been uncommonly reported, but is a side effect critical care providers should be aware of. As patients in the ICU often receive multiple therapeutic …

Dexmedetomidine-associated fever has been reported in the literature and can lead to lengthy workups and unnecessary antibiotic exposure. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate …

DISCUSSION: Fever associated with dexmedetomidine rare, but has been reported in few case reports. CONCLUSIONS: High degree of clinical suspicion is required to evaluate and …

Fever greater than 38.5°C was observed in 15.1% of ICU patients while receiving dexmedetomidine. Prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings.

Discussion. Dexmedetomidine is a common sedative used in the critically ill pediatric population at our institution. Given the increased frequency of reports of elevated temperatures in adults …

Here we report a case of high-grade fever in the intensive care unit (ICU) after initiation of dexmedetomidine, with resolution after discontinuation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 34-year …

Fever, or pyrexia, has been reported with dexmedetomidine use; however, Box 1. Key points about dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine (Precedex®, Hospira, Inc.) is a commonly used …

Previous studies demonstrated no appreciable rate of dexmedetomidine-related fever (1, 3). Here we report a case of high-grade fever in the intensive care unit (ICU) after initiation of …

Nov 27, 2015 · Fever attributed to dexmedetomidine has been uncommonly reported, but is a side effect critical care providers should be aware of. As patients in the ICU often receive multiple …

Following initiation of the dexmedetomidine, the patient became febrile as well as increasingly more agitated and delirious. All potential fever or delirium causes were evaluated. Following …