Maria Sunseri

Dr. Maria Sunseri, a critical care attending and clinical assistant professor, and Dr. Brynna Crovetto, a critical care pharmacist focused on optimizing medication in the ICU, share their expertise on sedation and analgesia. They discuss assessing agitation in patients and using the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale for tailored sedation levels. The duo compares various sedative agents like fentanyl and dexmedetomidine, emphasizing individualized protocols. They also offer insights on safely weaning sedation and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration during extubation.