Prospective Validation of Sedation Scale Scores that Identify Light Sedation: A Pilot Study

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Intensive care unit (ICU) sedation guidelines recommend targeting a light sedation level, but light sedation has no accepted definition, and inconsistent levels have been proposed. The level of sedation most associated with the ability to follow commands appears higher than previously recommended. Further study is needed regarding ICU patients’ ability to follow commands and assessment of delirium, pain, and patient preferences.

Objectives

Describe the potential differences in how a patient may respond to commands at a RASS of -3 or a RASS of -1 as sedation is reduced.
Prioritize the recognition of a patient's ability to follow 3 out of 4 commands during a sedation reduction maneuver.
Utilize the evidence suggested in clinical guideline recommendations to assess light sedation.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

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