Multi-modal Educational Curriculum to Improve Richmond Agitation-sedation Scale Inter-rater Reliability in Pediatric Patients.

Introduction: The Richmond Agitation-sedation Scale (RASS) is a reliable and valid scale for assessing sedation in critically ill pediatric patients. This investigation evaluates the inter-rater reliability of the RASS in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients before and after an educational intervention.

Methods: This prospective, interventional quality improvement study was completed in a 20-bed pediatric intensive care unit from July 2013 to July 2014.