중환자실 환자의 안정과 통증조절에 관한 조사

• Published in: Korean journal of anesthesiology 2009, 56(3), , pp.295-302
• Main Authors: 이윤경, Yoon Kyung Lee, 양홍석, Hong Seuk Yang, 정성문, Sung Moon Jeong, 전고운, Go Woon Jun, 엄수정, Su Jeong Um
• Format: Article
• Language: Korean
• Subjects: Analgesia; Intensive care unit; Sedation; 마취과학
• ISSN: 2005-6419; 2005-7563

Background: The proper use of sedation and analgesia in the intensive care unit (ICU) minimizes its physical and psychological impact. Otherwise, patients can suffer from recall, nightmares, and depression after discharge. We investigated the sedatives, analgesics, and muscle relaxants used in the ICU. Methods: We visited 79 ICUs in 52 training hospitals and noted the use of sedatives, analgesics, and muscle relaxants from July, 2007, to December, 2007, using a 5-item questionnaire with 57 sub-questions. The survey evaluated the ICU system administration of analgesics and muscle relaxants. Results: Most ICU management is done by the anesthesiology department (55%). Most have resident doctors (63.3%) and an ICU committee (60.8%) in charge of the ICU, as well as a special ICU chart (88.6%) and scoring system (65.8%). Most hospitals have a consulting system (94.9%). The standard ICU analgesics are fentanyl (65.8%), NSAIDs (53.2%), and morphine (48.1%). Conclusions: Adequate sedation is difficult to achieve in the ICU, but is important for patient comfort and to reduce ICU stay duration. Awareness of patient status and appropriate drug/protocol use are therefore important. (Korean J Anesthesiol 2009; 56: 295~302)