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Sedation-analgesia in the pediatric intensive care unit
1Department of Anesthesia, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA. polaner.david@tchden.org
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|June 20, 2001
Abstract:
The provision of sedation and analgesia is an integral aspect of the care of PICU patients. A careful systems approach to the provision of sedation and analgesia can minimize complications and maximize benefit to patients. Vigilance in monitoring and adherence to published guidelines are important for safety. Physicians must define the goals in clearly devising a plan and tailor the prescription to those goals rather than use a regimented protocol for all patients.