Drugs Used in AFOI and their Effects | |||
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Drugs Effects | Oppioids | Benzodiazepines | Dexmedetomidine |
Respiratory depression | ++ | + | - |
Reduction in pain and discomfort | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Analgesy | ++ | + | ++ |
Sedation | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Antitussive effect | ++ | ++ | ++ |
Patients consciousness | + | + | ++ |
Hemodynamic impact | ++ | + | - |