Avoiding Sedative's Dangerous Side Effects (AUDIO)
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Sedation is commonly used in the intensive care unit (ICU) to make patients that require mechanical ventilation more comfortable, and less anxious. What many don't realize is that sedation can have serious side effects, including delirium, that can endanger a patient's life. Richard Barton, M.D., director of surgical intensive care unit at University Hospital, and Nick Lonardo, pharmacy, clinical coordinator, describe the hazards and a University of Utah study that reveals the how to avoid them. Their results were published in the American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine. Listen to the full interview at http://bit.ly/1uDRkOu
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