In an attempt to standardise and improve patient outcomes in the ICU, a variety of guidelines have been produced. Some of the latest guidelines can be found in this section.
Barr J, Fraser GL, Puntillo K, Ely EW, Gélinas C, Dasta JF, et al.,
Crit Care Med. 2013;41(1):263–306
DAS-Taskforce 2015
GMS German Medical Science – an Interdisciplinary Journal
Vincent JL, Shehabi Y, Walsh TS, Pandharipande PP, Ball JA, Spronk P, et al.
Intensive Care Med. 2016;42:962–71.
ABCDEF is a mnemonic that stands for:
Assess, prevent and manage pain
Both spontaneous awakening trials and spontaneous breathing trials
Choice of analgesia and sedation
Delirium: Assess, prevent and manage
Early mobility and exercise
Family engagement and empowerment
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