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

Delirium is a frequent complication of pediatric critical illness associated with poor outcomes, including increased length of stay (LOS), healthcare costs, and mortality.1 Sleep/wake cycle disturbances are frequently observed in children with delirium and included as criteria in pediatric delirium screening.2,3 However, few researchers have explored the relationship between sleep disruption and pediatric delirium.

Source: Heart and Lung - August 15, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Laura Beth Kalvas, Tondi M. Harrison, Martha A.Q. Curley, Monica R. Ordway, Nancy S. Redeker, Mary Beth Happ Source Type: research