Sedation

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Sedation


First establish cause for agitation / insomnia and try to eliminate that

  • pain
  • restlessness
  • anxiety
  • loneliness
  • depression
  • confusion
  • dehydration
  • hunger
  • hypoxia

Risks

  • respiratory depression
  • urinary retention
  • pressure sores
  • hypotension

Decide

  • depth and duration
  • most appropriate
    • drug
    • route

Drugs

  • midazolam
  • temazepam

 

 

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