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Sedation practice in Nordic and non-Nordic ICUs: A European survey

Albarran, John W.; Egerod, Ingrid; Albarran, John; Ring, Mette; Blackwood, Bronagh

Authors

John W. Albarran

Ingrid Egerod

John Albarran

Mette Ring

Bronagh Blackwood



Abstract

Background and aims: A trend towards lighter sedation has been evident in many intensive care units (ICUs). The aims of the survey were to describe sedation practice in European ICUs and to compare sedation practice in Nordic and non-Nordic countries. Design and methods: A cross-sectional survey of ICU nurses attending the fourth European federation of Critical Care Nursing associations (EfCCNa) in Denmark, 2011. Data included use of protocols; sedation, pain and delirium assessment tools; collaborative decision-making; sedation and analgesic medications; and educational preparation related to sedation. Results: Response rate was 42% (n=291) from 22 countries where 53% (n=148) used sedation protocols. Nordic nurses reported greater use of sedation (91% versus 67%, p

Citation

Albarran, J. W., Egerod, I., Albarran, J., Ring, M., & Blackwood, B. (2013). Sedation practice in Nordic and non-Nordic ICUs: A European survey. Nursing in Critical Care, 18(4), 166-175. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12003

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jul 1, 2013
Journal Nursing in Critical Care
Print ISSN 1362-1017
Electronic ISSN 1478-5153
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 4
Pages 166-175
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12003
Keywords sedation scoring, sedation tools, intensive care, survey
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/929334
Publisher URL http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nicc.12003/abstract