@misc{10818/56708,
year = {2023},
month = {8},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10818/56708},
abstract = {Background: The formulation of opioid medications is becoming increasingly common among 
hospitalized patients, due to the need for pain control or sedation during procedures. This 
represents the possibility of an increase in adverse events, as demonstrated by monitoring through 
the Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). The need for tools that unify information search and 
provide easy access for physicians is becoming more important. Thus, it is essential to assess the 
medical needs for information when using technological tools that can support clinical practice. 
Objective: To characterize the main pharmacological and pharmaceutical needs of critical care 
physicians for the management of adult patients when administering sedative and/or opioid 
analgesic medications. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by collecting surveys 
through Google Forms between October 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Critical care physicians 
from Clínica Universidad de La Sabana from Chía and Clínica Nueva from Bogotá, treating adult 
patients, participated in the study. Results: 95% of the respondents considered the use of 
technological tools necessary for support during their workday. Most respondents reported that 
these tools were helpful for information search regarding dose adjustments of sedatives and opioid 
analgesics, especially in cases of renal disease, dose calculations for rotation and titration of opioids. 
Conclusions: The study highlights the need for the development of technological tools to support 
medical services in the safe use of sedative and opioid analgesic medications. The evaluation of 
specific pharmacological and pharmaceutical knowledge related to this group of medications is 
crucial.},
publisher = {Universidad de La Sabana},
title = {Medical opinions on a cutting-edge application for the monitoring  and administration of sedatives and opioids: Potentials and  challenges},
author = {Galindo Gonzalez, Cinthya Katerine},
}