Comparison of isoflurane and propofol sedation in critically ill COVID-19 patients-a retrospective chart review.

Azzeddine KermadJacques SpeltzGuy DanzigerThilo MertkeRobert BalsThomas VolkPhilipp M LepperAndreas Meiser

Published in: Journal of anesthesia (2021)

Isoflurane provided sufficient sedation with less NMBAs, less polypharmacy and lower opioid doses compared to propofol. High doses of both drugs were needed in severely ill COVID-19 patients.

Keyphrases

sars cov
mechanical ventilation
chronic pain
pain management
emergency department
adverse drug
drug induced
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation