Part II: Case series: Acute agitation, delirium, and sleep management

Abstract

LEARNING OBJECTIVES1. Apply bedside clinical assessment tools to detect pain, agitation, and delirium in the critically ill patient.2. Design an evidence-based pharmacotherapy regimen for agitation in the critically ill patient.3. Evaluate pharmacologic approaches for prevention and management of ICU delirium.4. Assess therapeutic approaches to improve sleep quality in critically ill patients. 5. Develop a population-based approach for agitation, delirium, and sleep disturbance management in the ICU.