Anesthetics, sedatives, and paralytics - Understanding their use in the intensive care unit

Authors
Aranda, M Hanson, CW
Citation
M. Aranda et Cw. Hanson, Anesthetics, sedatives, and paralytics - Understanding their use in the intensive care unit, SURG CL NA, 80(3), 2000, pp. 933
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00396109 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-6109(200006)80:3<933:ASAP-U>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
This article reviews the use of inhalational, intravenous, and epidural age nts used in the operating room and ICU. An emphasis is placed on the ration ale for their selection. Additionally, the side effects and expected compli cations are discussed. By developing expertise with one's own repertoire of sedatives, narcotics, and neuromuscular blocking agents, one may decrease postoperative complications and lengths of stay.