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Utilization pattern and cost of sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit / Patrón de utilización y costo de la sedación, analgesia y bloqueo neuromuscular en una unidad multidisciplinaria de cuidados intensivos
Hariharan, S; Pillai, G; Chen, D; Soogrim, S; Nelson, J; Tsoi-a-Fatt, R; Mohan, K; Boodhai, V.
  • Hariharan, S; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Pillai, G; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Chen, D; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Soogrim, S; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Nelson, J; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Tsoi-a-Fatt, R; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Mohan, K; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
  • Boodhai, V; The University of the West Indies. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Mount Hope. TT
West Indian med. j ; 57(2): 112-117, Mar. 2008. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672317
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To study the utilization pattern and the cost of sedatives, analgesics and neuromuscular blocking agents in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU)

METHODS:

A prospective observational study was conducted in the ICU of the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago, for a period of twelve weeks. All patients admitted to the ICU were enrolled. No interventions were done. Data collected included demographics, diagnoses on admission, length of stay in the ICU, status of mechanical ventilation, patient outcome, quantity of sedatives, analgesics and neuromuscular blocking agents used in every patient and their cost.

RESULTS:

There were 333 patient-days encountered from 34 patients studied. Midazolam, fentanyl and cisatracurium were the most commonly used sedative, opioid and neuromuscular blocking agents respectively. The total cost of drugs used for sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade was approximately US$ 19 600 per annum. Cost for this treatment alone accounted for more than 50% of the total ICU drug costs. The costs were significantly higher in patients who stayed more than two weeks in the ICU when compared to those who stayed less than two weeks (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS:

The study highlights the utilization pattern and financial burden of sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade in the delivery of critical care.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVOS:

Estudiar el patrón de utilización y costo de los sedantes, analgésicos, y agentes de bloqueo neuromuscular en una Unidad Multidisciplinaria de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI).

MÉTODOS:

Se llevó a cabo un estudio prospectivo en la UCI del Complejo de Ciencias Médicas Eric Williams, en Trinidad y Tobago, por un período de doce semanas. Todos los pacientes ingresados a la UCI fueron enrolados. No se realizaron intervenciones. Los datos recogidos incluyeron demografías, diagnósticos de ingreso, longitud de la estadía en la UCI, estatus de ventilación mecánica, evolución del paciente, así como la cantidad y el costo de los sedantes, analgésicos y agentes de bloqueo neuromuscular usados en cada paciente.

RESULTADOS:

Se encontraron 333 días-pacientes a partir de 34 pacientes estudiados. La midazolama, el fentanil y el cisatracurio fueron los agentes sedativos, opioides y de bloqueo neuromuscular más comúnmente usados. El costo total de los medicamentos usados para la sedación, la analgesia y el bloqueo neuromuscular fue de aproximadamente $19 600 USD por año. El costo sólo para este tratamiento representó más del 50% del total de los costos de medicamentos de la UCI. Los costos fueron significativamente más altos en pacientes que permanecieron más de dos semanas en la UCI, en comparación con aquellos que permanecieron menos de dos semanas (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONES:

El estudio pone de relieve el patrón de utilización de la carga financiera de la sedación, analgesia y bloqueo muscular a la hora de ofrecer atención crítica.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Analgesics, Opioid / Hypnotics and Sedatives / Intensive Care Units / Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Type of study: Health economic evaluation / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/TT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Analgesics, Opioid / Hypnotics and Sedatives / Intensive Care Units / Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Type of study: Health economic evaluation / Observational study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Infant / Infant, Newborn Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/TT