Abstract

Dexmedetomidine is superior to other medications in management of hospital-induced delirium. It can also reduce the incidence of delirium in 24 hours following CABG in an effective manner. It is recommended that more detailed studies be carried out by taking into account underlying systemic diseases and higher number of adverse effects of the drug to determine effective dose and timely administration of the drug as well as punctual preoperative and postoperative care to manage postoperative delirium.