The average length of hospital stay was also shorter, 13.3 days compared to 16.9. For years the discussion has focused on measuring the tiny differences between different sedatives, explained Hall. This study, which also looked at two different types of sedatives, made it clear, Hall said, that it s not the drugs, it s how you use them. The study found no short-term adverse effects caused by stopping sedatives briefly each day. The researchers hope to start a longer-term study soon to see if the daily break from sedation altered patients' perceptions or heightened memories of their ICU stay.
Many patients have no recall of their time in intensive care.
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