Combs Daniel, Rice Sydney A, Kopp Lisa M
Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2014 Nov;61(11):2094-5. doi: 10.1002/pbc.25107. Epub 2014 Jun 17.
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.
