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Scottish Intensive Care Society
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The aims of sedation and analgesia
From the following list, select the aims of sedation and analgesia in ICU.
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To ensure patient safety
To facilitate patient participation in their care
To provide anaesthesia during potentially traumatic experiences
To improve the outcome
To provide as pleasant an experience for the patient as possible
To prevent memories of an ICU stay
To make patient management easier for staff
To reduce oxygen consumption when required
To make relatives more relaxed about their relative’s appearance