Chairman's discussion summary. Facilitation of ventilation

L. Gattinoni

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In summary, therefore, this session indicated that there is a need for a standard scoring system relating to the level of sedation. Confusion exists because many doctors and other staff use drugs that are not specific sedatives to sedate patients (e.g. opioids). A further problem is that there is no standard system to measure pain, neither is there a system to routinely assess stress. During sedation, these three elements complement each other and when a drug is used to control one element, such as pain, there is an effect on the other elements. This area requires further investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)98-99
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Drug Development, Supplement
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology

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