Early Deep Sedation Practices Worsened During the Pandemic Among Adult Patients Without COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study

• Published in: Chest Vol. 166; no. 1; pp. 118 - 126
• Main Authors: Barker, Anna K, Valley, Thomas S, Kenes, Michael T, Sjoding, Michael W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American College of Chest Physicians 01.07.2024
• Subjects: Critical Care: Original Research; mechanical ventilation; critical care; sedation

There is substantial evidence that patients with COVID-19 were treated with sustained deep sedation during the pandemic. However, it is unknown whether such guideline-discordant care had spillover effects to patients without COVID-19. Did patterns of early deep sedation change during the pandemic fo...