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Review
. 2009 Mar;30(1):131-41, ix.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2008.09.001.

Sedation and analgesia for the mechanically ventilated patient

David R Brush  1 , John P Kress
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Review

Sedation and analgesia for the mechanically ventilated patient

David R Brush et al. Clin Chest Med. 2009 Mar.

Abstract

Mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit routinely require sedative and analgesic medications to manage pain and anxiety. These medications may have unpredictable effects with long-term use. Strategies that may help to improve patient outcomes include thoughtful selection of medications, use of objective sedation and pain scales, and implementation of protocolized sedation.

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