ICU Sedation

Written by: Dr. Sherwin Wong (Internal Medicine Resident)

Reviewed by: Dr. Phil Laird (Internal Medicine & Critical Care) and Dr. Gord Boyd (Neurology & Critical Care)

Infographic by: Hailey Pineda

Resources:

1. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption in Adult Patients in the ICU

2. NEJM – Nonsedation or Light Sedation in Critically Ill, Mechanically Ventilated Patients