Adrenergic surge and hypertensive crisis after weaning from neurosedation in children

ConclusionStopping sedation in a brain-damaged patient leads to an adrenergic surge that may be responsible for an extension of hospitalization time in an intensive care unit. The cessation of sedation would be provided by a rigorous withdrawal protocol.
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research