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Table 2 Continuous infusion of sedatives and opioids (n = 485)

From: Validation of the SOS-PD scale for assessment of pediatric delirium: a multicenter study

Continuous infusion of sedatives and opioids administered

Patients without confirmed delirium (n = 437)

Number (%)

Patients with confirmed delirium (n = 48)

Number (%)

P value

Sedatives received

   

 - Benzodiazepines (midazolam, lorazepam)

226 (51.7)

46 (95.8)

<0.001

Opioids received

   

 - Morphine

233 (53.3)

45 (93.8)

<0.001

Number of different sedative classes receiveda

 - 0

178 (41.0)

2 (4.2)

<0.001

 - 1

54 (12.5)

1 (2.1)

 - 2

129 (29.7)

22 (45.8)

 - 3 or more

75 (16.8)

23 (47.9)

 

Median (IQR)

1 (0–2)

2 (2–4)

<0.001

  1. *Median (IQR)
  2. aDifferent sedative classes include opioids, benzodiazepines, α2-adrenergic agonists, propofol, barbiturates, ketamine, and chloral hydrate
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