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Joseph P Cravero1, Nissa Askins2, Patcharee Sriswasdi3
1Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; joseph.cravero@childrens.harvard.edu.
Pediatrics
|May 31, 2017
Summary
The Pediatric Sedation State Scale (PSSS) reliably measures pediatric procedural sedation quality. This validated 6-point scale accurately assesses sedation effectiveness and patient state during procedures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Clinical Assessment Tools
- Patient Safety in Sedation
Background:
- Procedural sedation in children requires accurate assessment of patient state.
- Existing tools may not fully meet the needs of pediatric sedation providers.
- Measuring sedation effectiveness and quality is crucial for optimal care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Pediatric Sedation State Scale (PSSS).
- To provide a reliable tool for assessing pediatric procedural sedation.
- To measure the effectiveness and quality of care during pediatric sedation.
Main Methods:
- Delphi method with pediatric sedation experts and guideline review.
- Development of video clips for assessing sedation states.
- Evaluation of interrater/intrarater reliability (ICC) and comparison with Observational Scale of Behavioral Distress-revised.
Main Results:
- The PSSS defines 6 sedation states with numerical values.
- High interrater (ICC=0.994) and intrarater (ICC=0.986) reliability.
- Confirmed criterion validity (Spearman r=0.96) and construct validity (P<.001).
Conclusions:
- The PSSS is a valid 6-point scale for assessing pediatric procedural sedation.
- It effectively measures sedation quality and effectiveness in children.
- The scale is a valuable tool within the tested methodology's limitations.
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