A 37-year-old woman is admitted to the ICU for severe pancreatitis complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring mechanical ventilation. She continues to have difficulty ventilating and agitation on increasing doses of fentanyl and midazolam (Versed) IV infusions. What is the most appropriate next step?

*This case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only. Source: Case Files Critical Care