Benzodiazepine Sedatives Linked to Higher Rates of Mortality Compared to Propofol
University of Utah HealthA University of Utah study shows for the first time that continuous infusion benzodiazepines – a class of sedatives that includes lorazepam and midazolam, once considered the standard of care in the ICU – are linked to an increased likelihood of death among patients who receive mechanical ventilation, when compared to the sedative propofol.