A Review of Agents for Palliative Sedation/Continuous Deep Sedation: Pharmacology and Practical Applications.

Related Articles A Review of Agents for Palliative Sedation/Continuous Deep Sedation: Pharmacology and Practical Applications. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2017 Mar;31(1):16-37 Authors: Bodnar J Abstract Continuous deep sedation at the end of life is a specific form of palliative sedation requiring a care plan that essentially places and maintains the patient in an unresponsive state because their symptoms are refractory to any other interventions. Because this application is uncommon, many providers may lack practical experience in this specialized area and resources they can access are outdated, nonspecific, and/or not comprehensive. The purpose of this review is to provide an…
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