Table 1 Patient characteristics, and sedative and analgesic drugs used
Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
Age (years median [range]) | 66 (38 to 83) |
Diagnosis (n) | Â |
   ACS/circulatory failure | 12 |
   Respiratory failure (pneumonia, COPD) | 11 |
   Sepsis (other than pneumonia) | 9 |
   Trauma/major emergency surgery | 4 |
   Other | 8 |
Sedation (n) | Â |
   Midazolam | 24 |
   Propofol | 17 |
   Opiate only | 3 |
Opiate (n) | Â |
   Fentanyl | 41 |
   Sedation only | 3 |