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Date of Award

Spring 2024

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Zachary Weik

Abstract

Adequate sleep is important for children experiencing critical illnesses that require hospitalization by fostering protein synthesis and tissue repair mechanisms. Frequent disruptions to inpatient pediatric sleep are harmful to both patients and families, particularly when recovering from surgical interventions. Proposed recommendations include a joint non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic approach.

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Cutting Out Sleep Disturbances in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting

Adequate sleep is important for children experiencing critical illnesses that require hospitalization by fostering protein synthesis and tissue repair mechanisms. Frequent disruptions to inpatient pediatric sleep are harmful to both patients and families, particularly when recovering from surgical interventions. Proposed recommendations include a joint non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic approach.