Publications by authors named "Ronald Medina"
Article Synopsis
- Sedation in intensive care is essential for improving patient outcomes, but rising opioid use leads to addiction concerns, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic which increased the need for high-dose sedatives.*
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- A study analyzed 283 ICU patients comparing inhaled sedation to intravenous (IV) sedation, finding that inhaled sedation significantly reduced the need for high doses of opioids, muscle relaxants, and had a lower risk of delirium.*
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- Results indicate inhaled sedation allows for lower medication doses, making it a viable alternative for critically ill patients needing extended ventilatory support when IV sedation isn't available.*
