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Deep Sedation Summary

113 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 8 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: Drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposely following repeated painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. (From: American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines)

Also Known As: Deep Sedations; Sedations, Deep; Sedation, Deep

Key Diseases for which Deep Sedation is Relevant

  1. Critical Illness (Critically Ill) : 1 outcome in 5 results
  2. Syndrome : 1 outcome in 5 results
  3. Muscle Rigidity : 1 outcome in 1 result
  4. Brain Death (Brain Dead) : 1 outcome in 1 result
  5. Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure) : 2 studies in 11 results
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Drugs Related to Deep Sedation

  1. Clonidine (ST 155)
  2. Baclofen
  3. Propofol (Diprivan)
  4. Ketamine
  5. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
  6. Midazolam (Versed)
  7. Morphine (MS Contin)
  8. Medetomidine
  9. Magnesium Sulfate (Sulfate, Magnesium)
  10. Barbiturates
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Therapies Related to Deep Sedation

  1. General Anesthesia
  2. Analgesia
  3. Palliative Care (Palliative Medicine)
  4. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
  5. Euthanasia (Mercy Killing)
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