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Recognition and Management of Delirium in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Case Series From a Single-Center Level 4 Intensive Care Unit

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Delirium often goes unrecognized in neonates and children because of lack of experience in evaluating behavior and cognition, insufficient awareness of the prevalence, and nondistinctive symptoms in this population. Although there are increasing reports of the presence of delirium in neonates, there are few data to guide the pharmacologic treatment in this population. In this retrospective single-center case series, we present our experience using quetiapine to treat delirium in 9 medically complex neonates. Based on an extensive literature review, expert opinion, and institutional experience, we propose an approach for monitoring and treating delirium in neonates and infants.

Source: Journal of Child Neurology

DOI: 10.1177/08830738241282099

Authors: Stacey Dornette, Stephen Deptola, Brianna Hemmann, Charu Venkatesan, DonnaMaria E. Cortezzo

Institutions: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4402568223

FWCI: 0.335

Cites: 28

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10