Inhaled Volatiles for Status Asthmaticus, Epilepsy, and Difficult Sedation in Adult ICU and PICU: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Inhaled volatile anesthetics support management of status asthmaticus (SA), status epilepticus (SE), and difficult sedation (DS). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and feasibility of using inhaled anesthetics for SA, SE, and DS in adult ICU and PICU patients.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Embase.

Study selection

Primary literature search that reported the use of inhaled anesthetics in ventilated patients with SA, SE, and DS from 1970 to 2021.

Data extraction

Study data points were extracted by two authors independently. Quality assessment was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal tool for case studies/series, Newcastle criteria for cohort/case-control studies, and risk-

SUBMITTER: Gorsky K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10881088 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature