Propofol is associated with lower mortality in sepsis-associated encephalopathy
1. Among patients with sepsis-associated encephalopathy, propofol monotherapy was associated with lower one-year all-cause mortality compared to no sedation therapy. ...
Tag: sedation
Subcutaneous dexmedetomidine may safely improve refractory pain and delirium in hospice patients
1. Dexmedetomidine by subcutaneous infusion can safely improve refractory pain and agitated delirium in hospice patients while maintaining rousable sedation ...
Becton Dickinson Unveils Artificial Intelligence Powered Monitor for Surgery
Key points:1. The HemoSphere Alta system from Becton Dickinson uses artificial intelligence to predict blood pressure drops during surgery2. Early ...
#VisualAbstract: Early mobilization after ICU mechanical ventilation does not improve survival
1. Early mobilization of patients after mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) did not result in an improvement ...
Esketamine as an adjunct with propofol and fentanyl to avoid perioperative hypotension
1. The use of esketamine in combination with propofol significantly reduced the risk of perioperative hypotension during abortive surgery compared ...
The SPICE III trial: dexmedetomidine is rarely effective as a sole agent for sedation of ICU patients
1. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) randomized to continue sedation for ventilation with dexmedetomidine often required use of ...
Addition of neuroleptics Droperidol or Olanzapine provide more rapid sedation of agitated patients than IV Midazolam alone [Ann Emerg Med.].
Image: CC Key study points: 1. Administration of IV droperidol or olanzapine as an adjunct to midazolam is an effective ...
