Sedation is commonly used for<unk>  patients
Agent choice determined by side effect profile and disease process
Common<unk>  uses
Control agitation
Improve patient-ventilator synchrony
Decreases O2 consumption
Decrease intracranial pressure
For intubated and mechanically ventilated patients who are unable to clearly communicate the source of agitation, analgesia should always be provided first
Control agitation
Improve patient-ventilator synchrony
Decreases O2 consumption
Decrease intracranial pressure
ICU sedation
Procedural sedation
Procedural sedation 
Trauma sedation
Post cardiac arrest care
Advanced airway adjuncts
Anticonvulsant levels and reloading
Therapeutic hypothermia