Evaluation of Sedation Protocols for Intubated Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Current Sedation Practices 2.2 Challenges in Neonatal Sedation 2.3 Previous Studies on Sedation Protocols 3. Methodology 3.1 Study Design 3.2 Data Collection Techniques 3.3 Statistical Analysis Tools 4. Sedation Protocols 4.1 Common Protocols in Use 4.2 Customization for Neonates 4.3 Protocol Implementation Challenges 5. Evaluation Criteria 5.1 Safety and Efficacy 5.2 Clinical Outcomes 5.3 Parent and Healthcare Staff Feedback 6. Results 6.1 Data Analysis 6.2 Comparison of Protocols 6.3 Interpretation of Findings 7. Discussion 7.1 Implications for Practice 7.2 Limitations of the Study 7.3 Recommendations for Future Research 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Clinical Significance 8.3 Final Thoughts