In a message dated 10/26/2005 4:38:32 PM Central Daylight Time,
jayprosser@... writes:
I work in a unit where our DOC for vent. sedation is versed. We usually give
1-2mg 1-2h prn or versed drips. However, I recently began working PRN in an
ICU where Diprovan is their DOC for vent. sedation.

Has anyone had any experience using both of these? Preferences? Comments?

I look forward to hearing some good discussion.

Thanks
this is what's I've seen: versed is longer acting so it's harder to check
pt's hrly neuro status (in my case) vs dipravan which is shorter acting & can be
shut off for a few minutes to assess the pt's status underneath the sedation.
also, if a pt becomes agitated you can give a small amt of ativan additionally
to help calm them for a bit without the longer term sedation.


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