G Pillai

Utilization Pattern and Cost of Sedation, Analgesia and Neuromuscular Blockade in a Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit

Issue:

Vol 57, issue 2 (2008)

Pages:

112–17

Synopsis:

This prospective study highlights the utilization pattern and financial burden of the paradigm of sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade in an intensive care unit. Cost for this treatment alone accounts for more than 50% of the total drug cost in the intensive care unit.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To study the utilization pattern and the cost of sedatives, analgesics and neuromuscular blocking agents in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU).

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