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Duration of mechanical ventilation in an adult intensive care unit after introduction of sedation and pain scales

Authors :
Williams, Teresa Ann
Martin, Suzanne
Leslie, Gavin
Thomas, Linda
Leen, Timothy
Tamaliunas, Sheralee
Lee, K.Y.
Dobb, Geoffrey
Source :
American Journal of Critical Care. July 2008, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p349, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Background Sedation and analgesia scales promote a less-distressing experience in the intensive care unit and minimize complications for patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Obiectives To evaluate outcomes before and after introduction [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Health
Health care industry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10623264
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Critical Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.182326975