SCCM Resource Library-Inhaled Sedation: Ready for Prime Time in the ICU?

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In this video, the speaker discusses the use of volatile anesthetics for sedation in intensive care units (ICUs). The speaker highlights that while benzodiazepines are often used for sedation, they can have negative side effects and may not be the best choice. The current recommended agents for sedation in ICUs are propofol and dexmedetomidine, but they also have limitations and side effects. The speaker suggests that volatile anesthetics, which have been widely used in operating rooms for deep sedation during surgery, could be an alternative in the ICU setting. These anesthetics can be easily administered through an ICU ventilator by modifying the ventilator circuit. The speaker discusses the results of various clinical trials that have shown the effectiveness and safety of volatile anesthetics for sedation in ICU patients. However, there are still many unanswered questions and further studies are needed to determine the long-term effects and optimal use of these anesthetics in the ICU.

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Pharmacology, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | The ABC's of Sedation and Delirium Management in Adult Patients (SessionID 1333301)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Learning Pathway Delirium and Sedation Managment

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Analgesia and Sedation

Year 2023

Keywords

volatile anesthetics

sedation

ICUs

benzodiazepines

propofol

dexmedetomidine

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