title: Incidence of delirium in children with cancer.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Combs
authors.forename: Sydney A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Rice
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Kopp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003693:Delirium / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D012189:Retrospective Studies
keywords: altered mental status; confusion; delirium; oncology; pediatric