Evaluation of a sedation vacation protocol
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Georgianne A. Summer, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, Aspire Health, Nashville; Priscilla W. Hartley, DNP, RN, Augusta University, Athens, Georgia; Autumn M. Schumacher, PhD, RN, Augusta University, Athens, Georgia
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The use of a sedation vacation protocol was evaluated in a medical intensive care unit. Only 67% of the electronic medical records documented that this protocol was used by the nursing staff. Continuing education should stress the need for using and documenting this protocol to improve patient outcomes.
Event Theme: Influencing Global Health Through the Advancement of Nursing Scholarship
This session was accepted for presentation at the International Nursing Research Congress 2017, but not presented. Items submitted to a conference/event were evaluated/peer-reviewed at the time of abstract submission to the event. No other peer-review was provided prior to submission to the Henderson Repository.
Type | Presentation |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Critical Care Nursing; Mechanical Ventilation; Sedation Vacation Protocol |
Name | 28th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Dublin, Ireland |
Date | 2017 |
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