Publications by authors named "Julia K Sheehan"
J Crit Care
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how Intensive Care Units (ICUs) manage patients with opioid use disorder, revealing a lack of comprehensive protocols despite increasing admissions.
- Only 7% of surveyed ICUs have specific guidelines for sedation needs related to opioid use disorder, and few offer guidelines for managing withdrawal or continuing medication-assisted treatment.
- The findings highlight a significant gap in resources and protocols, indicating a need for improved guidelines to support the care of these critically ill patients.
