During targeted temperature management, how should sedation and analgesia be balanced to manage shivering while allowing neurologic assessments?

During targeted temperature management, how should sedation and analgesia be balanced to manage shivering while allowing neurologic assessments?

• A. Provide adequate sedation/analgesia to prevent shivering and movement while allowing periodic neurologic assessments as feasible.
• B. Deep sedation with no neurologic assessment.
• C. Provide no sedation to facilitate assessment.
• D. Sedate only after 24 hours.

Answer: (A)