This webcast is designed to provide clinicians with information related to the management strategies for the critically ill patient with delirium due to sedation.  Learn the strategies and process improvement methods established by Dr. Sanjay Subramanian at his hospital related to this problem.  Review of preferred sedation medications based on the latest research and clinical practice evidence.  Identify the optimal sedation choice based on patient responses.  Discuss management of sedation protocols with Elizabeth Torrance, RN, MN, EdD.  Learn the answers to building sustainability into the process of continuous management of sedation protocols.

Introduction to Webcast-Moderator
Sedation and Delirium: A Process Improvement Project-Sanjay Subramanian, MD
Managing Sedation Protocols-Elizabeth Torrence, RN, MN, EdD
CAM-ICU Pocket Card
Sedation Protocols

Faculty

	Sanjay Subramanian, MD Intensivist The Everett Clinic Everett, Washington, USA
	Elizabeth Torrence, RN, MN, EdD Clinical Nurse Specialist Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, Washington, USA

Type of Activity
This activity is intended to apply best practice methods for managing the ICU patient.

Competencies
SCCM supports recommendations that will promote lifelong learning through continuing education. SCCM promotes activities that encourage the highest quality in education that will enhance knowledge, competence or performance in critical care practice. This activity will meet the following competencies:

• Practice Applications 
• Quality Improvement 
• Multiprofessional Teamwork