I've MAC'd with it but not as a stand alone. Usually I start the infusion at 1mcg/kg/hr and bump a low dose Versed 0.25-0.5mg(unless pt has a Hx and I may go a little higher). The fact that I can cut...
Used Precedex on a Bronch today. Geriatric pt I think he was 85. His baseline was crappy. BP 80's HR 110 and his Crit was 1.2. I didn't want to use any Diazepam or narcotics b/c of his renal issues....