Tag: Sedatives
Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Hispanic Patients More Likely to Receive Deep Sedation While on Ventilator
Findings seen compared with non-Hispanic White patients
Cognitive Therapy or Trazodone Not Effective for Insomnia in Hemodialysis
No difference seen in effectiveness of six weeks of CBT-I or trazodone compared with placebo for patients undergoing hemodialysis
Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Benzodiazepine Use in Pregnancy
Increased risk seen in association with benzodiazepines ranging from odds ratios of 1.39 to 2.52 for alprazolam and fludiazepam
Study Looks at Links Between Anxiety Disorders, Benzodiazepines, Dementia
Benzodiazepines, anxiety disorders linked to dementia risk, but no additional risk seen for benzodiazepines in patients with anxiety disorders
Symptoms, Negative Life Impact Seen During, After Benzodiazepine Use
Authors dub the term benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction to describe neurological complications
Feds to Investigate Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs by Nursing Homes
U.S. health officials are cracking down on the inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs to sedate patients in nursing homes
Letter Intervention Ups Prescription Monitoring Program Engagement
Letters highlighting mandate to check PMP before prescribing can increase PMP search rates and PMP account-holding rates
Assessment Scale Scores That Identify Light Sedation Examined
Scores best linked to ability to follow at least three commands were 4 on Sedation-Agitation Scale, −1 on Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale
Overdose Deaths From Non-BZD Hypnotics/Sedatives Up in the U.S.
Proportion of overdose deaths involving these drugs increased more than threefold between 2000 and 2018
