Current Pharmaceutical Design,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(28), P. 2229 - 2238
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Abstract:
Pain
has
long
been
defined
as
an
unpleasant
sensory
and
emotional
experience
originating
from
any
region
of
the
body
in
presence
or
absence
tissue
injury.
Physicians
involved
acute
medicine
commonly
undertake
a
variety
invasive
painful
procedures
that
prompt
procedural
sedation
analgesia
(PSA),
which
is
condition
sparing
protective
airway
reflexes
while
depressing
patient’s
awareness
external
stimuli.
This
state
achieved
following
obtaining
informed
consent,
necessary
point-ofcare
monitoring,
complete
recording
procedures.
The
most
employed
combination
for
PSA
mostly
comprises
short-acting
benzodiazepine
(midazolam)
potent
opioid,
such
fentanyl.
biggest
advantage
opioids
despite
all
powerful
effects,
upper
are
preserved
often
do
not
require
intervention.
Choices
analgesic
sedative
agents
should
be
strictly
individualized
determined
specific
condition.
objective
this
review
article
was
to
underline
characteristics,
effectiveness,
adverse
pitfalls
relevant
drugs
adults
facilitate
emergency
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
The
efficacy
of
dexmedetomidine
(DEX)
in
treating
sepsis-induced
myocardial
injury
(SIMI)
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
explored
the
relationship
between
DEX
use
and
clinical
outcomes
patients
with
SIMI,
focusing
on
dosage
treatment
duration.
retrospective
cohort
analysis,
identified
SIMI
from
Medical
Information
Mart
for
Intensive
Care
IV
(MIMIC-IV)
database
categorized
them
into
non-DEX
groups
based
intensive
care
unit
treatment.
baseline
bias
was
reduced
through
propensity
score
matching
(PSM).
primary
outcome
28-day
mortality,
whereas
secondary
were
in-hospital
mortality
rates
at
7
days,
90
1
year.
association
assessed
using
Kaplan-Meier
analysis
Cox
proportional
hazards
models.
After
PSM,
373
group
matched
579
to
achieve
a
balanced
distribution
covariates.
regression
model
demonstrated
significant
reduction
associated
use,
yielding
hazard
ratio
(HR)
0.61
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
0.47-0.78,
P
<
0.001).
In-hospital
also
significantly
decreased
(HR
=
0.43,
95%
CI:
0.33-0.57,
Lower
observed
doses
>0.4
μg/kg/h,
particularly
range
0.400-0.612
total
>3.113
mg
during
hospitalization,
durations
exceeding
72
h
improved
risk
all
intervals.
Regarding
28
our
subgroup
analyses
indicated
interaction
Sequential
Organ
Failure
Assessment
invasive
mechanical
ventilation.
administration
year
SIMI.
These
findings
require
validation
future
studies.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Introduction
Traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI)
is
a
global
public
health
concern
with
high
mortality
and
disability
rates,
particularly
among
younger
populations.
Structured
treatment
protocols
might
improve
outcomes
reduce
mortality.
This
study
aims
to
develop
validate
the
Neuro-Intensive
Care
Protocol
for
TBI
(NICP-TBI)
using
Medical
Research
Council
framework
designing
evaluating
complex
interventions.
Methods
The
protocol
was
developed
systematic
literature
review,
expert
consensus,
validation.
A
15-member
multidisciplinary
consensus
group
used
Delphi
method
refine
protocol,
achieving
threshold
of
80%.
Validation
involved
seven-member
protocol's
relevance,
clarity,
comprehensiveness,
appropriateness
five-point
Likert
scale.
Content
Validity
Index
(CVI)
calculated.
Results
NICP-TBI
incorporated
interventions
from
clinical
practice
guidelines
evidence-based
protocols.
It
established
clear
goals
each
parameter
concerned
such
as
airway,
ventilation,
systemic
cerebral
perfusion,
intracranial
pressure
(ICP),
sedation,
seizure
prophylaxis,
fluid
management,
nutrition,
infection
temperature
venous
thromboembolism
(VTE),
blood
glucose
positioning,
tapering
family
involvement
in
care.
tiered
structure
adaptable
resource-limited
settings.
process
reached
99.2%
final
after
five
rounds,
CVI
determined
be
1,
confirming
validity.
Conclusions
provides
structured,
managing
moderate
severe
TBI.
consensus-driven
development,
approach
validation
ensure
its
applicability
across
diverse
settings,
including
environments.
highlights
importance
developing
effective
critical
care
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 1594 - 1594
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Background:
Severe
strokes
often
require
deep
sedation,
yet
the
optimal
sedation
regimen
remains
unclear.
This
comparative
study
compared
efficacy
of
achieving
target
depth
using
inhaled
(isoflurane)
versus
intravenous
(propofol)
sedation.
Methods:
prospective,
observational,
proof-of-concept
was
conducted
between
July
2022
and
June
2023
at
two
University
Hospitals
with
dedicated
neurological
intensive
care
units.
We
included
conservatively
treated
patients
severe
space-occupying
(ischemic
or
haemorrhagic)
requiring
Patients
received
either
Sedation
targets
were
defined
in
morning
rounds
Richmond-Agitation-Sedation-Scale
assessed
subsequent
time
points
(7
p.m.
7
a.m.)
during
hospital
stay.
The
primary
outcome
number
days
where
predefined
achieved
both
points,
comparing
regimens.
Secondary
safety
outcomes
incidence
delirium,
pneumonia,
functional
outcomes,
mortality,
vasopressor
doses.
Results:
Seventy-nine
(age
71
[63–81]
years,
31
female)
included.
sedated
isoflurane
significantly
more
often,
182/444
(41%)
to
80/497
(16%)
assessments
propofol
(RR
1.4;
95%-CI:
1.3–1.6).
effect
consistent
across
all
stages,
specifically
1.5;
1.2–1.9)
no-sedation
5.1;
2.8–9.4).
revealed
no
significant
differences.
Conclusions:
Isoflurane
offers
a
benefit
for
invasively
ventilated
stroke
respect
targets.
Specifically,
facilitates
faster
awakening
when
transitioning
from
awakening.
These
data
encourage
further
confirmatory
studies
specific
stroke-patient
groups.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 25, 2025
Propofol
has
become
one
of
the
most
commonly
used
anesthetic
agents
because
its
good
sedative
effects,
rapid
onset,
and
fast
metabolism.
However,
associated
respiratory
circulatory
depression
injection
pain
make
it
difficult
for
patients
to
tolerate.
Ciprofol,
which
is
structurally
similar
propofol
but
an
additional
cyclopropyl
group,
less
likely
impact
function
cause
pain,
highlighting
potential
clinical
application.
Currently,
as
research
on
Ciprofol
still
in
exploratory
stage,
application
limited
underlying
mechanisms
are
not
yet
fully
understood.
The
aim
this
article
review
pharmacological
propofol,
hypothesize
primary
effects
adverse
reactions
summarize
current
status,
with
goal
providing
a
reference
future
use.
Emergency Care and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 103 - 136
Published: April 26, 2024
Procedural
sedation
and
analgesia
(PSA)
in
the
emergency
department
(ED)
presents
a
crucial
aspect
of
medicine,
enabling
execution
painful
or
distressing
procedures
with
minimal
patient
discomfort.
This
narrative
review
delineates
pharmacological
framework,
methodologies,
clinical
considerations
integral
to
optimizing
PSA,
particular
focus
on
pediatric
geriatric
populations.
Through
comprehensive
analysis
current
practices,
this
work
evaluates
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics
widely
utilized
sedatives
analgesics,
including
propofol,
ketamine,
dexmedetomidine,
fentanyl,
midazolam,
etomidate,
nitrous
oxide,
remimazolam.
Special
attention
is
dedicated
selection
criteria
based
patient-specific
risk
factors,
procedural
requirements,
management
potential
adverse
effects.
The
manuscript
also
explores
innovative
techniques
integration
new
agents,
emphasizing
evidence-based
approaches
enhance
safety
outcome.
results
underscore
significance
tailored
strategies,
especially
for
vulnerable
groups
such
as
patients,
highlighting
need
meticulous
pre-procedural
assessment
monitoring
mitigate
risks.
conclusions
drawn
advocate
nuanced
application
guided
by
evidence
guidelines,
improve
quality
care
settings.
research
reinforces
imperative
ongoing
education,
skill
development,
adaptation
into
practice
advance
ED.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Sleep
is
known
to
promote
recovery
post-stroke.
However,
there
a
paucity
of
data
profiling
sleep
oscillations
in
the
post-stroke
human
brain.
Recent
rodent
work
showed
that
resurgence
physiologic
spindles
coupled
slow
(SOs)
and
concomitant
decrease
pathological
delta
(
Procedural
Sedation
and
Analgesia
(PSA)
in
the
Emergency
Department
(ED)
presents
a
crucial
aspect
of
emergency
medicine,
enabling
execution
painful
or
distressing
procedures
with
minimal
patient
discomfort.
This
narrative
review
delineates
pharmacological
framework,
methodologies,
clinical
considerations
integral
to
optimizing
PSA,
particular
focus
on
pediatric
geriatric
populations.
Through
comprehensive
analysis
current
practices,
this
work
evaluates
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics
widely
utilized
sedatives
analgesics,
including
propofol,
ketamine,
dexmedetomidine,
fentanyl,
midazolam,
etomidate,
nitrous
oxide,
remimazolam.
Special
attention
is
dedicated
selection
criteria
based
patient-specific
risk
factors,
procedural
requirements,
management
potential
adverse
effects.
The
manuscript
also
explores
innovative
sedation
techniques
integration
new
agents,
emphasizing
evidence-based
approaches
enhance
safety
outcome.
Results
underscore
significance
tailored
strategies,
especially
for
vulnerable
groups
such
as
patients,
highlighting
need
meticulous
pre-procedural
assessment
monitoring
mitigate
risks.
Conclusions
drawn
advocate
nuanced
application
guided
by
evidence
guidelines,
improve
quality
care
settings.
research
reinforces
imperative
ongoing
education,
skill
development,
adaptation
into
practice
advance
analgesia
ED.
Brazilian Journal of Health Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. e68397 - e68397
Published: March 27, 2024
O
paciente
neurocrítico
é
aquele
que
apresenta
comprometimento
de
diversos
sistemas,
principalmente
o
sistema
nervoso,
consequentemente,
manifestando
disfunção
neurológica.
Uma
das
principais
características
esse
demonstra
a
alteração
da
pressão
intracraniana,
sendo
imprescindível
uso
ventilação
mecânica
com
finalidade
neuro
proteção,
uma
vez
ajuda
na
estabilidade
desse
enfermo.
Analisar
impacto
medidas
estabilização
no
desfecho
do
neurocrítico.
Trata-se
um
estudo
revisão
sistemática
base
busca
pela
estratégia
PICO,
nas
bases
dados
PubMed,
Scielo
e
Cochrane
através
dos
descritores
DECs
MeSH,
publicados
entre
2019
2023.
Foram
encontrados
33
estudos,
27
excluídos
por
não
apresentarem
perfil
abordagem
adequado
acordo
os
critérios
inclusão,
totalizando
6
estudos
selecionados
para
pesquisa.
A
protetora,
solução
hiper
osmolar
hipertônica,
bem
como
sedação
bloqueadores
neuromusculares
são
suma
importância
crítico,
pois
mecanismo
garantir
hemodinâmica
diminuir
riscos
mortalidade.