The efficacy and safety of nurse-initiated sedation management in an intensive care unit: A two-phase prospective study in Japan.

Naoki KandaHidehiko NakanoHiromu NarabaAyako KawasakiNaoko OhnoYurika YoshikawaHideaki SakuramotoYuji TakahashiTomohiro SonooHideki HashimotoKensuke Nakamura

Published in: Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS (2022)

Nurse-initiated sedation management achieved a significantly higher degree of target sedation status and was incorporated as part of the care in our ICU. It is a safe approach in countries, such as Japan, where sedation protocols are not widely used.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
primary care
healthcare
quality improvement
chronic pain