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Algorithm for initiation of palliative sedation therapy (PST) * Maximum dosing for dexmedetomidine and starting dose recommendations for propofol not provided due to differences in physician prescribing patterns and influence of institutional policies on dosing. Previous author experience reports initiation of propofol at 30 mcg/kg/min [29].
