Tag: Icu sedation

The term “Midas injection” is a common misspelling of **Midazolam injection**, a powerful benzodiazepine used in hospital settings to cause sedation and reduce anxiety. It is not a separate medication but rather a linguistic mix-up for the actual drug, Midazolam, which has several critical medical applications.

Approximately 85% of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) receive sedatives during their stay. Understanding **why do they sedate patients in the ICU** involves balancing patient comfort and safety with the potential risks of medication and balancing the goals of medical care.