Delirium and Benzodiazepines Associated With Prolonged ICU Stay in Critically Ill Children

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov November 28, 2017

Delirium is associated with a lower likelihood of ICU discharge in preschool-aged children. Benzodiazepine exposure is associated with the development and longer duration of delirium, and lower likelihood of ICU discharge. These findings advocate for future studies targeting modifiable risk factors, such as reduction in benzodiazepine exposure, to mitigate iatrogenic harm in pediatric patients. Daily delirium assessments were completed using the Preschool Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU.