Table 2 Clinical and demographic characteristics of assessments (n = 100)
From: Validity of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) in critically ill children
N (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
Age | <5 years | 65 (65) |
5–10 years | 14 (14) | |
>10 years | 21 (21) | |
Gender | Male | 70 (70) |
Female | 30 (30) | |
Respiratory Support | None | 65 (65) |
Invasive mechanical ventilation | 27 (27) | |
Supplemental oxygen | 8 (8) | |
Sedative medication in prior 8 h | None | 57 (57) |
Narcotic alone | 14 (14) | |
Benzodiazepine alone | 6 (6) | |
Dexmedetomidine alone | 3 (3) | |
Narcotic + benzodiazepine | 11 (11) | |
Narcotic + dexmedetomidine | 9 (9) |