ACS Stroke Sepsis

Early Goal-Directed Therapy (Sepsis) Program

Sedation and Analgesia

1. Use sedation protocols with a goal for mechanically ventilated patients (1B).
2. Use intermittent or continuous sedation with designated end points. Have daily sedation holidays to cause awakening (1B).
3. Avoid neuromuscular blockers and monitor with train of four if indicated (1B).

Select Abbreviations Antibiotics APACHE II Bicarbonate Therapy Diagnosis DVT Prophylaxis Fluid Therapy Glucose Control Inotropic Support Levels Of Evidence Mechanical Ventilation of ALI/ARDS References Renal Replacement Sedation and Analgesia Sepsis Criteria Sepsis Definitions Source ID and Control Steroids Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Vasopressors Xigris Indications

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