Narrative study uncovers children's experiences of delirium in ICU, suggesting management strategies for future admissions.
Similarly to adults, children experience the distress of delusions and hallucinations during ICU delirium. The adolescent in our case was able to reflect on and suggest explanations for his delusional experiences. Mother and child prepared strategies to manage delirium during future admissions.
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