An observational pilot study of sleep disruption and delirium in critically ill children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep disruption is frequently observed in children with delirium in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Objectives

This observational pilot study explores relationships among modifiable characteristics of the PICU environment (i.e., light, sound, clinician caregiving patterns), sleep disruption, and delirium.

Methods

Ten children, 1 to 4 years old, were recruited within 48 h of PICU admission and followed until discharge. A light meter, dosimeter, and video camera were placed at bedside to measure PICU environmental exposures. Sleep was measured via actigraphy. Twice daily delirium screening was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the PICU environment, sleep, and delirium experienced by children. Bivariate analyses were performed

SUBMITTER: Kalvas LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10592139 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature