Sedation Management in the Intubated Pediatric Patient as a Method to Reduce Neuromuscular Blockade Utilization Rate During Transport: A Quality Improvement Project.

Objective: Models recommending continuous sedation combined with specific tools to assess sedation depth during pediatric transport do not exist. Published studies demonstrate that nurse-driven sedation protocols yield more consistent levels of appropriate sedation.

Methods: A retrospective review in 2020 of mechanically ventilated pediatric transport patients at this institution demonstrated that 60.