Prolonged Inhalation Sedation in the Intensive Care Unit Using the AnaConDa Device (Cases Report)
Alexey P. Achkasov,
Rostislav A. Cherpakov,
Shamil Zh. Khusainov,
Vladimir V. Kulabukhov,
Petr A. Yartsev,
Dmitry I. Levikov,
Sergey N. Kuznetsov,
Aslan K. Shabanov https://doi.org/10.15360/1813-9779-2025-1-49-54
Abstract
This report describes two clinical cases involving prolonged inhalation sedation using the AnaConDa device in the ICU. Both patients achieved and maintained adequate sedation levels throughout the treatment period. No significant adverse cardiovascular effects were observed.
About the Authors
Alexey P. Achkasov
Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology; N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey P. Achkasov
25 Petrovka Str., Bldg. 2, 107031 Moscow
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
Rostislav A. Cherpakov
Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology; N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rostislav A. Cherpakov
25 Petrovka Str., Bldg. 2, 107031 Moscow
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
Shamil Zh. Khusainov
Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology; N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Shamil Zh. Khusainov
25 Petrovka Str., Bldg. 2, 107031 Moscow
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
Vladimir V. Kulabukhov
N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir V. Kulabukhov
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
Petr A. Yartsev
N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Petr A. Yartsev
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
Dmitry I. Levikov
S. P. Botkin City Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry I. Levikov
5 Botkin 2nd Ave, 125284 Moscow
Sergey N. Kuznetsov
N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey N. Kuznetsov
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
Aslan K. Shabanov
Federal Research and Clinical Center of Intensive Care Medicine and Rehabilitology; N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow City Health Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aslan K. Shabanov
25 Petrovka Str., Bldg. 2, 107031 Moscow
3 Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, Bldg. 1, 129090 Moscow
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