Randomized trial shows reduced duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients, suggesting benefits of daily sedative interruptions.
In patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation, daily interruption of sedative-drug infusions decreases the duration of mechanical ventilation and the length of stay in the intensive care unit.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kress et al. (2000) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: