What is known and objective: Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been reported to be safe in paediatric patients.
Case description: We present the case of a girl without heart disease admitted at our PICU due to an influenza A acute respiratory distress syndrome, who suffered a paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) twelve hours after DEX progressive withdrawal was completed.
What is new and conclusion: This is the first report of PSVT as an adverse reaction to DEX in a paediatric patient without heart disease.
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【저자키워드】 acute respiratory distress syndrome, children, influenza A, dexmedetomidine, Withdrawal., paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia,
【저자키워드】 acute respiratory distress syndrome, children, influenza A, dexmedetomidine, Withdrawal., paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia,