Delirium in Critically Ill Children: An International Point Prevalence Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine prevalence of delirium in critically ill children and explore associated risk factors.

Design

Multi-institutional point prevalence study.

Setting

Twenty-five pediatric critical care units in the United States, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.

Patients

All children admitted to the pediatric critical care units on designated study days (n = 994).

Intervention

Children were screened for delirium using the Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium by the bedside nurse. Demographic and treatment-related variables were collected.

Measurements and main results

Primary study outcome measure was prevalence of delirium. In 159 children, a final determination of mental status could not be ascertained. Of the 8

SUBMITTER: Traube C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5350030 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature