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01-06-2010 | Commentary

Liberation and animation for ventilated ICU patients: the ABCDE bundle for the back-end of critical care

Authors: Pratik Pandharipande, Arna Banerjee, Stuart McGrane, E Wesley Ely

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

Critically ill patients are frequently prescribed sedatives and analgesics to ensure patient safety, to relieve pain and anxiety, to reduce stress and oxygen consumption, and to prevent patient ventilator dysynchrony. Recent studies have revealed that these medications themselves contribute to worsening clinical outcomes. An evidence-based organizational approach referred to as the ABCDE bundle (Awakening and Breathing Coordination of daily sedation and ventilator removal trials; Choice of sedative or analgesic exposure; Delirium monitoring and management; and Early mobility and Exercise) is presented in this commentary.

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Title: Liberation and animation for ventilated ICU patients: the ABCDE bundle for the back-end of critical care
Authors: Pratik Pandharipande
Arna Banerjee
Stuart McGrane
E Wesley Ely
Publication date: 01-06-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 3/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc8999

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Liberation and animation for ventilated ICU patients: the ABCDE bundle for the back-end of critical care

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