International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of analgesic and sedative comfort care in mechanically ventilated patients with severe pneumonia. Methods Through randomized control trial, 80 patients with severe pneumonia were divided into observation group and control group with 40 patients. The observation group received comfort care management of analgesic sedation, and the control group received standard analgesic sedation care management. Results The duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU stay and hospitalization in the observation group were significantly shorter than that of the control group (P <0.05), and the dose of sedative and analgesic drugs was also significantly reduced (P <0.05). Meanwhile, the comfort assessment score was significantly higher than that of the control group (P <0.05). Conclusion The application of analgesia and sedative comfort care in mechanically ventilated patients with severe pneumonia is remarkable, which can help to shorten the treatment time, reduce the dose of drugs, and improve the comfort of patients.

Severe pneumonia; Mechanical ventilation; Analgesia and sedation; Comfort care; Comfort assessment