Financial impact of an analgosedation protocol for mechanically ventilated patients in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.

CONCLUSION: The implementation of an analgosedation protocol significantly decreased both the use and cost of propofol, lorazepam, and fentanyl. Further investigation of the clinical impact and cost-effectiveness of a critical care consultation service with implementation of an analgosedation protocol is warranted in the CICU.
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Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP - December 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Devabhakthuni S, Kapoor K, Verceles AC, Netzer G, Ludmir J, Ramani G, Chaudhry A, Bolgiano M, Pollock JS, Mccurdy MT Tags: Am J Health Syst Pharm Source Type: research