CROSS-SECTIONAL EVALUATION OF SEDATION PROTOCOLS AND PATIENT OUTCOMES IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
ICU Sedation, Mechanical Ventilation, Dexmedetomidine, Patient Outcomes, Cognitive ImpairmentAbstract
Background: Sedation is a cornerstone of patient management in Intensive Care Units (ICUs),
with significant implications for outcomes such as duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU
length of stay, and incidence of delirium and cognitive impairments. The effectiveness of
sedation protocols varies, necessitating a thorough evaluation of their impacts on patient
outcomes. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated the effects of four different sedation
protocols (Propofol, Midazolam, Dexmedetomidine, and Combination) on ICU patient
outcomes. We retrospectively analyzed data from 120 patients admitted to a tertiary care
hospital's ICU, focusing on metrics including duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU length
of stay, and the incidence of delirium and long-term cognitive impairments. Data were
collected from electronic health records and ICU monitoring systems.
