Protocolized diagnosis and treatment for pain and agitation in critically ill adults

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-1537.2023.02.003

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Analgesia and sedation are crucial for critically ill patients. In recent years, a comprehensive strategy featuring prioritized analgesia, light sedation, delirium screening and prevention, early mobility and sleep improvement has been formed. However, a concise and easy-to-operate flow chart still needs to be improved. We have developed a protocolized process for pain and agitation management for critically ill patients to provide a hands-on tool in clinical practice.

Key words: Intensive care unit, Analgesia, Sedation, Diagnosis and treatment protocol

Shuai Liu, Shanshan Xu, Shuya Wang, Mengxue Hou, Mingyue Miao, Ying Tian, Linlin Zhang, Jianxin Zhou. Protocolized diagnosis and treatment for pain and agitation in critically ill adults[J]. Chinese Journal of Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2023, 09(02): 135-142.

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