Dexmedetomidine Versus Morphine During Cooling Therapy in Neonates

Dexmedetomidine infusion given for sedation during therapeutic hypothermia. Dexmedetomidine infusion at a starting dose of 0.2 μg/kg/h, with titration in 0.1 μg/kg/h increments with a maximum of 0.5 μg/kg/h based on objective assessment of sedation.

Morphine infusion given for sedation during therapeutic hypothermia. Morphine infusion at a starting dose of 4 μg/kg/h, with titration in 2 μg/kg/h increments with a maximum of 10 μg/kg/h based on objective assessment of sedation.