Pain, Sedation, and Delirium in the ICU: The Pharmacist's Role

PAD Guidelines In 2006, a task force of experts was recruited to develop the PAD guidelines. Four subcommittees comprehensively examined the literature regarding analgesia, sedation, delirium, and outcomes in the ICU. Important clinical management questions were formulated and served as the basis for the 54 recommendations and statements that were published this year.3 Recommendations and statements were developed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation