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. 1990 Jan-Feb;15(1):26-32.

Assessing and managing agitation in a critically ill infant

P C Gordin  1
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  • PMID: 2105425

Assessing and managing agitation in a critically ill infant

P C Gordin. 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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