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Sedation is used almost universally in the care of critically ill patients, especially in those who require mechanical ventilatory support or other life-saving invasive procedures. This review will focus on the sedation strategies for critically ill patients and the pharmacology of commonly used sedative agents. The role of neuromuscular blocking agents in the ICU will be examined and the pharmacology of commonly used agents is reviewed. Finally a strategy for rational use of these sedative and neuromuscular blocking agents in critically ill patients will be proposed. Key words: sedation; sedatives; critical illness; mechanical ventilation; neuromuscular blocking agent.
Introduction Protocolized Sedation Algorithms Monitoring Sedation in Critically Ill Patients Drugs for Sedation in the ICU Concept of Minimal or "No" Sedation Role of Paralysis and NMBAs in the ICU [...]