SCCM Resource Library-Analgesic, Sedative, and Paralytic Strategies in COVID-19 Patients During Critical Shortages

Analgesic, Sedative, and Paralytic Strategies in COVID-19 Patients During Critical Shortages

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Video Summary

This video discusses the shortage of analgesic, sedative, and paralytic drugs during the COVID-19 crisis. Drug shortages are common due to various reasons such as increased demand, manufacturing issues, and discontinuations. To address these shortages, a multidisciplinary team should monitor supply and demand, have mitigation strategies in place, and maintain effective communication. The video also highlights non-drug specific strategies for pain, agitation, and delirium in critical care settings. Recommendations include an assessment-driven, protocol-based approach, suggesting light sedation, and avoiding benzodiazepines when possible. The importance of targeting specific goals and using medications for the shortest duration possible is emphasized. Some alternative drugs and their potential effects are discussed as well.

Asset Subtitle

Crisis Management, Pharmacology, 2020

Asset Caption

"This presentation provides an overview of strategies for triaging analgesic, sedative, and paralytic agents patients with COVID-19.

This is SCCM curated COVID-19 microlearning content."

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Nonmember

Membership Level Associate

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Resource Allocation

Tag Analgesia and Sedation

Tag COVID-19

Year 2020

Keywords

drug shortages

COVID-19 crisis

multidisciplinary team

pain management

alternative drugs

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