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Sedation/Analgesia, PICU, Mechanically Ventilated Patient — Intubated Patient in PICU — Clinical Pathway

Sedation/Analgesia, Mechanically Ventilated Patient Clinical Pathway — PICU

Intubated Patient in PICU

Inclusion Criteria

  • This pathway can guide the use of sedation/analgesia for all intubated patients in the PICU.
  • Consider that some patients, such as those with a history of exposure to opioids/benzodiazepines may need higher initial infusion doses.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Continuous neuromuscular blockade infusions
  • Lacking invasive airway
  • Requiring active thermoregulation device
  • Status epilepticus
  • Cessation of neurologic function
  • End of life/comfort care

 

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