Delirium, sedation and analgesia in the intensive care unit: a multinational, two-part survey among intensivists.

ABSTRACT: Analgesia, sedation and delirium management are important parts of intensive care treatment as they are relevant for patients' clinical and functional long-term outcome. Previous surveys showed that despite this fact implementation rates are still low. The primary aim of the prospective, observational multicenter study was to investigate the implementation rate of delirium monitoring among intensivists. Secondly, current practice concerning analgesia and sedation monitoring as well as treatment strategies for patients with delirium were assesed. In addition, this study compares perceived and actual practice regarding delirium, sedation and analgesia management. Data were obtained with a two-part, anonymous survey, containing general data from intensive care units in a first part and data r

SUBMITTER: Luetz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4232258 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature