“A little bit of propofol, a little bit of fentanyl does wonders for everyone”: Understanding the sedation practices of healthcare professionals when caring for mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients—A qualitative study

Australian Critical Care · Published 2026-07-23 · DOI 10.1016/j.aucc.2026.101654

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Sarah Varga, Tracey Moore, Jane Seymour, Gary Mills, Tony Ryan

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2026

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Varga, S., Moore, T., Seymour, J., et al. (2026). “A little bit of propofol, a little bit of fentanyl does wonders for everyone”: Understanding the sedation practices of healthcare professionals when caring for mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients—A qualitative study. Australian Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2026.101654

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