Sedation, analgesia, and delirium management in Portugal: a survey and point prevalence study.

Maria Carolina Paulino Isabel Jesus Pereira Vasco Costa Aida NevesAnabela SantosCarla Margarida Teixeira Isabel Maria Metelo Coimbra Paula FernandesRicardo BernardoPedro PóvoaCristina Granja

Published in: Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva (2022)

The results from the survey did not accurately reflect the common practices in Portuguese intensive care units, as reported in the point prevalence study. Efforts should be made specifically to avoid oversedation and to promote delirium assessment.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
risk factors
healthcare
cardiac surgery
primary care
cross sectional
mechanical ventilation
hip fracture