PICU Clinical Pathway for Sedation/Analgesia
in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
PICU Sedation/Analgesia in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
Expected Length of
Intubation < 48 hours
Intubation < 48 hours
Expected Length of
Intubation ≥ 48 hours
Intubation ≥ 48 hours
rFLACC | Term NB – 7 yrs |
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FACES | ≥ 3 yrs, able to self-report |
Numeric Rating Scale | > 5 years |
SBS Pediatric patients on mechanical ventilation Response to stimuli, 6 point scale |
Ready for Extubation
Weaning Pathway
Weaning Pathway
Sedation Pathway Quick Links
Sedation:- Weight Based Dosing Guidelines for Patients ≥ 50 kg
- Non-Pharmacologic Interventions to Assist in Calming Patients - Review Job Aid
- Opioid Rotation
- Alternative Agents
- Delirium Pathway
- Converting IV to Enteral Sedation
- Weaning Enteral Sedation
- Weaning IV Sedation- Patient cannot tolerate enteral
Posted: June 2014
Reviewed: February 2020
Authors: H. Wolfe, MD; M. Priestley, MD; A. Zuppa, MD; A. Himebauch, MD; L. Maxwell, MD; S. Warrington, PharmD;
J. Hewlett, PharmD; B. Kraus, MSN, RN; K. Lourie, RN; K. Roberts, MSN, RN
Reviewed: February 2020
Authors: H. Wolfe, MD; M. Priestley, MD; A. Zuppa, MD; A. Himebauch, MD; L. Maxwell, MD; S. Warrington, PharmD;
J. Hewlett, PharmD; B. Kraus, MSN, RN; K. Lourie, RN; K. Roberts, MSN, RN
Related Links
References
- Successful implementation of a pediatric sedation protocol for mechanically ventilated patients
- Efficacy of sedation regimens to facilitate mechanical ventilation in the pediatric intensive care unit: A systematic review
- Randomized controlled trial of interrupted versus continuous sedative infusions in ventilated children.