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Physiological modelling of agitation-sedation dynamics.

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Medical engineering & physics, 28 (1): 49--59 (January 2006)
DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2005.03.005

Abstract

Agitation-sedation cycling in critically ill patients, characterized by oscillations between states of agitation and over-sedation, damages patient health and increases length of stay and cost. A model that captures the essential dynamics of the agitation-sedation system and is physiologically representative is developed, and validated using data from 37 critical care patients. It is more physiologically representative than a previously published agitation-sedation model, and captures more realistic and complex dynamics. The median time in the 90\% probability band is 90\%, and the total drug dose, relative to recorded drug dose data, is a near ideal 101\%. These statistical model validation metrics are 5-13\% better than a previously validated model. Hence, this research provides a platform to develop and test semi-automated sedation management controllers that offer the significant clinical potential of improved agitation management and reduced length of stay in critical care.

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