Despite these benefits, Propofol is not without some drawbacks, including a lack of analgesic effects, dose dependent lowering of blood pressure, and significant expense. To address these issues, the PI developed an ICU Sedation Protocol that combines a titrated continuous infusion of intravenous morphine sulfate with the Propofol infusion to achieve the desired level of sedation. This ICU Sedation Protocol has been approved for use at Scottsdale Healthcare since 2004, and printed copies are available at all ICU nursing stations on the Osborn campus.