30 Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delerium

Cut point analysis showed the best sensitivity and specificity for the screening instrument (prioritizing high sensitivity) at a total CAPD score of 9 or greater. Sensitivity was 94.1% (95% CI, 83.8–98.8%) and specificity 79.2% (95% CI, 73.5–84.9%). (CCM, 3/14)

Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delerium (Revised)

RASS Score ____ (if -4 or -5 do not proceed)

Please answer the following questions based on your interactions with the patient over the course of your shift:

Question Never

4

Rarely

3

Sometimes

2

Often

1

Always

0

Score
1. Does the child make eye contact with the caregiver?
2. Are the child’s actions purposeful?
3. Is the child aware of his/her surroundings?
4. Does the child communicate needs and wants?
Never

0

Rarely

1

Sometimes

2

Often

3

Always

4

5. Is the child restless?
6. Is the child inconsolable?
7. Is the child underactive — very little movement while awake?
8. Does it take the child a long time to respond to interactions?

Total:

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