Perceived versus actual sedation practices in adult intensive care unit patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

Background: With drug shortages, newer sedative medications, and updates in research, management of sedation and delirium in patients receiving mechanical ventilation continues to evolve.

Objective: To compare perceived and actual sedation practices for adults receiving mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs).

Methods: This was a multicenter, 2-part study conducted in adult ICUs in US hospitals.