Hallucinations following cardiac surgery in a paediatric intensive care unit.
Abnormal behaviour as a result of benzodiezapine withdrawal has been reported in children in intensive care. Other causes of abnormal behaviour may be as a result of intensive care unit (ICU) psychosis or delirium. ICU psychosis in adults is well documented but is rarely reported in children, hence this report on a child who suffered hallucinations after cardiac surgery, and discussion on possible causes and the need for greater awareness of this possible complication.
Hughes
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D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric