Management of Agitation, Analgesia, and Sedation in an Intubated SICU Patient

Authors

Ellanya Kallabat, Corewell Health East Resident
Roy Soto, Corewell Health East

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-12-2025

Abstract

A 24yo post-surgical poly-trauma patient was managed in the SICU for a variety of metabolic and respiratory derangements. Her care was complicated by post-trauma and post-surgical pain and severe anxiety and agitation. Polypharmacy used to treat the pain and anxiety became a barrier to extubation and complicated her ICU course. With this case, we discuss the challenges of pain and anxiety management in the SICU, particularly as they relate to weaning from the ventilator.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, October 10-14, 2025, San Antonio, TX

Recommended Citation

Kallabat E, Soto R. Management of agitation, analgesia, and sedation in an intubated SICU patient. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2025 Oct 12; San Antonio, TX. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21028/presentation/9930