Medication Conversations: Part 3 (Sedation & Pain)

This is a very casual conversation about drugs administered in the critical care setting. It's not formal, just a conversation between friends.

Drugs Mentioned This Episode: (Based on our experiences, every place is different) 1. Diprivan (Propofol): 5 mcg/kg/min - 50 mcg/kg/min 2. Dexmedetomidine (Precedex): 0.1 mcg/kg/hr - 0.7 mcg/kg/hr 3. Midazolam (Versed): 1 mg/hr - 10 mg/hr 4. Fentanyl: 25 mcg/hr - 200 mcg/hr ____________________

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