This Issue’s Focus: 

Sedation in the ICU

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Features

Developing and Implementing a Successful ICU Sedation Guideline: 
One Hospital’s Strategy
Learn how a multiprofessional group from one intensive care unit was able to achieve buy-in and compliance from staff and how they continue to improve. *Dosing information in Table 1 has been changed to correct an editorial error found in the print edition of Critical Connections. Dosing amounts for fentanyl and propofol should be reflected in micrograms. Critical Connections regrets the error. All information on this Web site has been updated with the correct information. Click here to dowload a revised PDF.
 

Making the ICU More Humane: A Roadmap for the Future
Significant gains have been made in assessing pain and managing delirium and agitation. Improve outcomes by applying the latest knowledge in these areas and provide a better patient experience

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Critical Care Education and Research Foundation: Annual Report
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