Association of Standard Electroencephalography Findings With Mortality and Command Following in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Remaining Unresponsive After Sedation Interruption.

Context: Delayed awakening after sedation interruption is frequent in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the association of standard electroencephalography with mortality and command following in this setting.

Design, Setting, And Patients: In a single-center study, we retrospectively analyzed standard electroencephalography performed in consecutive mechanically ventilated patients remaining unresponsive (comatose/stuporous or unable to follow commands) after sedation interruption.