Abstract
There are limited data on the incidence of delirium in children with cancer. We performed a retrospective chart review of all pediatric oncology admissions over a 1 year period to determine the incidence of delirium in this population. We identified seven patients with delirium (10% incidence). Delirium is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and is likely under-recognized in this population. Improved diagnosis and treatment of delirium may improve outcomes in children with cancer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2094-2095 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatric Blood and Cancer |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Altered mental status
- Confusion
- Delirium
- Oncology
- Pediatric
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Hematology
- Oncology