Opioid Use Is Associated with ICU Delirium in Mechanically Ventilated Children

Abstract

Pediatric delirium is a significant problem when encounterd in an intensive care unit (ICU). The pathophysiology of pediatric delirium is complex and the etiology is typically multifactorial. Even though various risk factors associated with pediatric delirium in a pediatric ICU have been identified, there is still a paucity of literature associated with the condition, especially in extremely critically ill children, sedated and mechanically ventilated.

Keywords

• pediatric delirium
• mechanically ventilated children
• intensive care unit