paediatrics

Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium (CAPD)

Nursing-administered observational delirium screening tool for children in PICU. Validated for all ages including non-verbal and pre-verbal children. Score >= 9 indicates delirium.

Does the child make eye contact with the caregiver?*

Are the child's actions purposeful?*

Is the child aware of his/her surroundings?*

Does the child communicate needs and wants (by words, crying, or gesturing)?*

Is the child restless (cannot be consoled/settled)?*

Is the child inconsolable?*

Is the child underactive -- very little spontaneous movement?*

Does it take a long time for the child to respond to interactions?*

References

Traube C et al. Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium: a valid, rapid, observational tool for screening delirium in the PICU. Crit Care Med. 2014;42(3):656-663.
Schieveld JN et al. Pediatric delirium: a practical approach. Paediatr Drugs. 2013;15(5):351-356.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

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