Sedation in the intensive care setting

Christopher G Hughes, Stuart McGrane, Pratik P PandharipandeVanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USAAbstract: Critically ill patients are routinely provided analgesia and sedation to prevent pain and anxiety, permit invasive procedures, reduce stress and oxygen consumption, and i...

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Main Authors: Hughes CG, McGrane S, Pandharipande PP
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-10-01
Series:Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/sedation-in-the-intensive-care-setting-a11342