Sleep and Sedation in Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

by Foster

• ISBN13: 9781416026525
• ISBN10: 1416026525
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-19
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

This issue deals with sedation and the particular safety measures necessary for treating particular types of patients. Articles include sedation issues in neonates, safety issues for pediatric patients and the role of sedation in palliative care. Jan Foster, PhD, RN, CNS, CCRN, guest editor of the issue, has also invited contributors to include sleep disorder and sleep deprivation topics as part of the issue.

Table of Contents

Sedation Issues in Neonates (Broussard, Verklan)

Safety Issues for Pediatric Patients Sedated for Radiographic and Other Diagnostic Procedures (Campbell)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Modifications in Sedation (Kabeli)

Sedation Assessment with BIS and Drug Holiday (Olsen)

Sedation Issues for Air Transportation of Acute and Critically Ill Patients (Day)

Use of the C.I.W.A Tool for Assessment of Acute Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (Puz)

Litigation or Errors Associated with Sedation (Simmons)

Sleep Disruption and Mechanical Ventilation (Reishtein)

Cross Tolerance and Withdrawal Issues with Sedation (Zapantis)

Recovery From Sedation (Foster)

Sleep Deprivation and Psychosocial Impact in Acutely Ill Cancer Patients (Kaplow)

Sleep and Sedation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Carno, Connolly)

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics: Issues for Patients with Hepatic and Renal Failure (Yogaratnam)

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