Dexmedetomidine and procedural sedation

A letter from M. J. Keane about the use of dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation is presented. It cites the several issues with regards to dexmedetomidine use that anaesthesia providers should consider, including whether dexmedetomidine can be used for procedural sedation without local anaesthetic blocks, and concerns with regards to dosing.