ICU patient comfort and care in absence of deep sedation a cross sectional descriptive observational study
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The eCASH protocol represents a new paradigm of care for ICU patients who do not require deep sedation, the acronym stands for: early, comfort, analgesia, minimal sedation and maximum humane care, this to promote sleep development, early mobilization and better communication of patients with staff and relatives; avoid long-term complications caused by ICU stay (e.g. isolation, confusion), contribute to patient rehabilitation and improve the clinical well-being of patients both during and after ICU admission.
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