Opioid administration and weaning practices in mechanically ventilated adult intensive care unit patients: A retrospective analysis
Failed opioid weaning was common, and high percentage reductions in continuous opioid infusion were linked to weaning failure. Findings suggest the need for structured, gradual opioid tapering strategies and standardised weaning protocols in adult ICUs.
Authors
- Rebecca Helliwell
- Elizabeth Manias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3747-0087)
Institutions
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Critical Care
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2025.101240
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55