RISK FACTORS LINKED TO IATROGENIC WITHDRAWAL AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE PATIENTS
AbstractIn paediatric critical care settings, the use of sedatives is common for managing pain, agitation and anxiety. However, prolonged administration of sedatives can lead to iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome, posing significant challenges in patient care. This study investigates the risk factors associated with iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome in paediatric critical care patients and explores effective management strategies through analysis of clinical data, type of sedative used for underlying medical condition, exposure of sedation, number of sedatives used, RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale) and (withdrawal assessment tool) WAT-1 score. Our study reveals that infants and males are more prone to IWS. Most patient produced with tachycardia and gave clonidine as treatment plan. We also did comparison between patient produced with IWS and no IWS. By understanding the risk factors and implementing evidence-based management strategies, healthcare providers can optimize the care of paediatric critical care patients and minimize the occurrence and impact of iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome.
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English
IJPSR
Beny Margrat, Suwitha, Aswathy Gopi, A. Priya and K. Arun Chander Yadav *
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
drarunchander_k@apollohospitals.com
03 January 2025
16 January 2025
22 May 2025
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.16(6).1692-99
01 June 2025
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