Daily Interruption of Sedative Infusions in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Mechanical Ventilation

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Authors

Anne S. Pohlman · Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates

Michael O’Connor · University of Chicago

Abstract

In patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation, daily interruption of sedative-drug infusions decreases the duration of mechanical ventilation and the length of stay in the intensive care unit.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 342, Issue 20, pp. 1471-1477

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200005183422002

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