Volatile Anesthetic Sedation for Critically Ill Patients
Brian O’Gara, Christina Boncyk, Andreas Meiser, Angela Jerath, Martin Bellgardt, Matthieu Jabaudon, Jeremy R. Beitler, Christopher G. Hughes
Abstract
Volatile anesthetics have multiple properties that make them useful for sedation in the intensive care unit. The team-based approach to volatile anesthetic sedation leverages these properties to provide a safe and effective alternative to intravenous sedatives.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSedationAnestheticCritically illIntensive care unitAnesthesiaIntensive care medicineVolatile anestheticIntravenous sedationIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersAnesthesia and Sedative AgentsAnesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research