Dexmedetomidine produces more sleep-like brain activity compared with propofol in human participants. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2026; 136: 552–63

British Journal of Anaesthesia · Published 2026-08-01 · DOI 10.1016/j.bja.2026.05.047

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Jiaojiao Shen, Xiangyang Mei

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2026

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Shen, J., Mei, X. (2026). Dexmedetomidine produces more sleep-like brain activity compared with propofol in human participants. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2026; 136: 552–63. British Journal of Anaesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2026.05.047

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