Master the management of pain, agitation, and delirium (PAD) in adult ICU patients. You will learn how to assess, monitor, and treat critically ill patients using evidence-based guidelines to improve outcomes and reduce complications.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Management of PAD in Adult ICU is an advanced, clinically focused course designed to help you master the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in critically ill patients.
You will develop a structured approach to ICU patient care, starting with pain assessment and management, progressing to sedation strategies, and finally mastering the identification and treatment of delirium in ICU settings.
You will learn how to use validated clinical tools such as BPS (Behavioral Pain Scale), CPOT, RASS, and CAM-ICU, which are essential for assessing non-verbal and mechanically ventilated patients.
The course also dives into evidence-based PADIS guidelines, helping you understand modern ICU practices such as targeting lighter sedation, performing daily awakening trials, and implementing structured protocols to reduce ICU stay and complications.
In addition, you will explore the pharmacological management of PAD, including opioids, propofol, dexmedetomidine, and benzodiazepines, with a strong focus on dosing strategies, adverse effects, and patient-specific considerations.
By integrating real ICU scenarios and case-based learning, you will gain the confidence to manage complex ICU patients and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary critical care team.
Pain, agitation, and delirium are among the most critical and challenging aspects of ICU care, directly impacting patient outcomes, recovery time, and mortality.
Studies show that a significant proportion of ICU patients experience uncontrolled pain, making proper assessment and management a top clinical priority (page 8 highlights that 50–80% of ICU patients report uncontrolled pain).
This course is essential because it will help you:
Mastering PAD management is a core competency in ICU practice and a key factor in delivering high-quality, patient-centered critical care.
Dr. Alaa Essawy Hamid is a highly accomplished clinical pharmacist and healthcare leader with over a decade of experience across hospital and critical care settings. Holding a PharmD and a Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Alexandria University, Dr. Essawy has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing patient care through evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
He is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), a globally recognized credential that reflects his expertise in optimizing pharmacotherapy outcomes and managing complex clinical cases. Throughout his career, Dr. Essawy has held key leadership and clinical roles, currently serving as the Head of Pharmaceutical Services at Zamzam Hospital, where he oversees pharmacy operations and drives quality improvement initiatives.
Dr. Essawy’s clinical experience spans multiple prestigious institutions, including Andalusia Smouha Hospital, Police Hospital, and King Fahd Military Medical Complex in Saudi Arabia—a JCI-accredited facility—where he developed extensive expertise in critical care pharmacy, IV admixture services, and inpatient care. His practice focuses on therapeutic drug monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship, dose optimization for renal and hepatic impairment, and ensuring medication safety across all stages of patient care.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Essawy is deeply engaged in academic and professional education. He has delivered lectures to PharmD students and postgraduate healthcare professionals and has contributed as a speaker in clinical conferences, particularly in the field of ICU pharmacotherapy, including pain, sedation, and delirium management.
Driven by a passion for clinical excellence and knowledge dissemination, Dr. Essawy continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals while elevating standards of pharmaceutical care within multidisciplinary teams.
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