A systematic review of the impact of sedation practice in the ICU on resource use, costs and patient safety.docVIP

Jackson et al. Critical Care 2010, 14:R59 /content/14/2/R59 RESEARCH Open Access A systematic review of the impact of sedation Research practice in the ICU on resource use, costs and patient safety Daniel L Jackson*1, Clare W Proudfoot2, Kimberley F Cann2 and Tim Walsh3 Abstract Introduction: Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) often receive sedation for prolonged periods. In order to better understand the impact of sub-optimal sedation practice on outcomes, we performed a systematic review, including observational studies and controlled trials which were conducted in sedated patients