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Sallie Porter, Cheryl Holly, Mercedes Echevarria

    Pediatric Nursing
    |February 7, 2018
    PubMed

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    Delirium in infants is a critical brain issue requiring prompt attention. Recognizing and managing this condition in non-verbal infants presents unique challenges for pediatric nurses.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neuropsychiatry
    • Infant Critical Care

    Background:

    • Delirium is an acute neuropsychiatric condition affecting all ages, signaling brain distress.
    • Infant delirium is particularly challenging due to pre-verbal status and cognitive immaturity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of infant delirium.
    • To detail the presentation and challenges in screening/identifying delirium in infants.
    • To offer evidence-based nursing care suggestions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on infant delirium.
    • Analysis of presentation and identification challenges.
    • Synthesis of evidence-based nursing interventions.

    Main Results:

    • Infant delirium presentation can be subtle and difficult to distinguish from other conditions.
    • Screening and identification are hampered by communication barriers and developmental stage.
    • Specific nursing strategies are crucial for optimizing care.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition and management of infant delirium are vital.
    • Pediatric nurses require tailored approaches for effective delirium care in infants.
    • Addressing the unique challenges of infant delirium improves patient outcomes.

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