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How long does it take for ICU sedation to wear off?

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According to research, up to 75% of critically ill patients in the ICU experience delirium, a state of confusion that often complicates recovery as the medication begins to wear off. The time it takes for ICU sedation to wear off is highly variable and depends on a complex interplay of medication characteristics and individual patient factors.