Assessing and managing agitation in a critically ill infant
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Assessing and managing agitation in a critically ill infant
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs.
1990 Jan-Feb.
Abstract
Agitation may be caused by respiratory insufficiency, pain, or environmental factors. Among its treatments are mechanical ventilation, comfort measures, and a variety of medications. Skillful intervention is essential to combine and monitor therapies and to wean infants from some medications.
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