Analgesia in the ICU Since the 2002 SCCM Guidelines: What's New?
In 2002, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) published clinical practice guidelines for the use of sedatives and analgesics in the ICU. What new developments affect these recommendations?
Pain Management for Postoperative Patients
Pain in postoperative patients can be controlled in a number of ways, including neuraxial medications, regional anesthetics and systemic medications. Learn about these various treatments and how a dedicated team approach can improve patient outcomes.
Critically Ill Patients in Pain: Critical Issues
Significant advances have been made in understanding the consequences of poorly managed pain, methods of assessing pain, and ways of improving comfort for patients in the ICU.
Assessing Patient Comfort: The Emerging Role of Technology
New technologies for assessing and monitoring pain continue to be developed. How can the critical care team apply these technologies to improve patient care in the ICU?
Humidification of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
Humidification is critical in protecting the lungs from infection. Learn about optimal humidity levels and methods of humidification for the mechanically ventilated patient. |
Abstract-based Awards Presented at SCCM's 2004 Congress
Meet Your New Leadership
The Gift that Keeps on Supporting Critical Care
FCCS and FDM Expand Summer Courses
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