A patient is admitted with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).The patient has been intubated and is mechanically ventilated.The patient had become very agitated and required some sedation.After the patient's agitation is controlled,which medications would be most appropriate for long-term sedation?

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Propofol may be used for ongoing sedation for short- and intermediate-term sedation (1-3 days)and should be coupled with a short-acting opioid analgesic.Morphine is an opioid analgesic and is not sedation.Lorazepam infusion (0.01-0.1 mg/kg/h)is recommended for long-term sedation.

A Patient Is Admitted with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)