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Sedation/Analgesia, CICU, Mechanically Ventilated Patient — Transitioning from IV to PO — Clinical Pathway: ICU

Sedation/Analgesia in Mechanically Ventilated Patient Clinical Pathway — CICU

Transitioning from Continuous IV Sedation to Intermittent PO Regimen

IV to PO Opioid

Step 1Start PO opioid agent at dose calculated Conversion from IV to PO Opioid
Step 2Wean opioid infusion by 50% 30 minutes after the 2nd PO opioid dose
Step 3Turn opioid infusion off 30 minutes after the 3rd PO opioid dose

IV to PO Benzodiazepine

Step 1Start PO benzodiazepine agent at dose calculated Conversion from IV to PO Benzodiazepines
Step 2Wean benzodiazepine infusion by 50% 30 minutes after the 1st PO benzodiazepine dose
Step 3Turn benzodiazepine infusion off 30 minutes after the 2nd PO benzodiazepine dose

 

 

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