Sedation in the ICU

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[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

This interesting discussion about patients’ treatment preferences regarding @ICUsedation is worth considering and commenting on.

[Fedes @fedescarini]

Awake in the ICU: a qualitative analysis. Three main themes: A sense of
agency, the familiar in the unfamiliar situation, and awareness of surrounding
activities. https://t.co/SPruv0fsGI @pratikpande15 @geetamehta0 It may be time to further what our patients feel being awake?

[Fedes @fedescarini]

The familiar in the unfamiliar situation: having a bridge to reality seems to be the most important factor

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

This 703-patient cohort study found (like others before it) that deep @icusedation is a risk factor for death. https://t.co/hUiZ1nkgaW

[Delirium in the ICU @ICU_delirium]

A large, multicenter study published this week in @LancetRespirMed found that duration of sedative-associated delirium was a significant predictor of long-term cognitive impairment in survivors of critical illness. https://t.co/UOoLvrsglT #CCC47 #THRIVEICU #FOAMcc #FOAMed

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

An analysis of data from 4,251 patients between 2012 and 2017 found that deep @ICUsedation was associated with increased mortality. https://t.co/G13fAi7JCf #CCC47 #FOAMed #FOAMcc

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

This will work best in patients on minimal or no @ICUsedation. #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/RI8UPffVpM

[ICU Liberation @ICUliberation]

The new ATS/ACCP guidelines made just one "strong" rec--extubate high-risk pts to preventive NIV. #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/tB9NrwbBUF

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

Both ventilator and @ICUsedation protocols are recommended in the new guidelines. #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/w5lmTDBVE9

[ICU Liberation @ICUliberation]

How do you speed liberation from the vent according to new ATS/ACCP guidelines? Use a #protocol! #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/5lNrurUYlw

[Delirium in the ICU @ICU_delirium]

These data suggest dexmedetomidine may offer more than just a way to avoid benzodiazepines. #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/0LHy7XmFJu

[Delirium in the ICU @ICU_delirium]

New RCT in @TheLancet shows dexmedetomidine reduces post-op delirium when compared with placebo. #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/QuFsMbZoQY

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

These new guidelines have something to say about @ICUsedation. #FOAMed #FOAMcc https://t.co/LeInlABdyY

[ICU Liberation @ICUliberation]

These guidelines on @ICUliberation are so new, neither @atscommunity nor @accpchest have officially announced them. https://t.co/w4IPp4jFbj

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

Impact of Sedation on Cognitive Function in Mechanically Ventilated Patients. https://t.co/pYr0NC9Y0H #FOAMed #FOAMcc

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

We need more data on whether the cardiovascular effects of different sedatives influence outcomes. https://t.co/UKrig69lQC #FOAMed #FOAMcc

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

Great points about volatile anesthetics. https://t.co/uFrfrlNCXS

[Fundación Cuidados Críticos Hospital Italiano BsAs @fcchiba]

@ICUsedation it s difficult I guess and u need special ewuipment

[Sedation in the ICU @ICUsedation]

Should we be using volatile anesthetics for @ICUsedation? https://t.co/ljZlVYnp5j% #FOAMed #FOAMcc