Validation of a Pediatric-Specific Abstinence Syndrome Assessment Tool

Validation of a Pediatric Abstinence Syndrome Scoring Tool Utilizing a Standardized Hospital-Based Guideline for Iatrogenic Opioid Dependence

The purpose of this study is to assess the validity and reliability of an abstinence syndrome assessment tool used in pediatric patients with iatrogenic opioid dependence.

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit patients ages 2 weeks to 18 years
• Patients receiving continuous opioid infusions for 5 days (at least 120 hours) or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Attending discretion
• Patients with deterioration of medical status requiring interventions of pain control, surgery, sedation, or re-intubation