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Delirium in Children and Adolescents

Turkel, Susan Beckwitt, Tavaré, C. Jane·2003·The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences

Abstract

Rarely reported in pediatric patients, the characteristic symptoms and course of delirium are well known in adults. This retrospective study was undertaken to describe the clinical presentation, symptoms, and outcome of delirium in children and adolescents. Eighty-four patients age 6 months to 18 years were identified with delirium, from 1,027 consecutive psychiatric consultations during a 4-year period. Mortality was high (20%), and length of stay was prolonged. Symptoms of psychosis and disorientation were less characteristic, but overall the presentation and course of delirium were similar to adults, and the current Diagnostic and Standard Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria were found applicable in the pediatric population.

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Authors
Turkel, S. B., & Tavaré, C. J.
Affiliations
University of Southern California (US)
Venue
The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
Published
2003-11
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
431-435
ISSN
  • 0895-0172 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-7222
OpenAlex
W2017378596
Cited by
148
References
9
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FWCI
2.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Neuropsychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine › Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
Keywords
delirium, pediatric delirium, adolescents, clinical features, mortality, length of hospital stay, psychotic symptoms, disorientation, DSM diagnostic criteria, psychiatric consultation
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Delirium, Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Infant, Length of Stay, Male, Pediatrics, Prospective Studies, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Psychiatry, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Prevalence

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