Differentiate between pain, agitation, sedation, and overall patient comfort to support safe and effective care of critically ill pediatric patients.

Select and apply developmentally appropriate pain assessment tools based on patient age, communication ability, developmental status, and clinical condition.

Implement non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to manage pain, anxiety, and sedation needs in pediatric patients while promoting comfort and safety.

Assess and monitor sedation levels in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients using structured assessment methods to guide ongoing management.

Evaluate patient responses to analgesic and sedative therapies, recognize signs of over-sedation, under-sedation, and medication withdrawal, and determine appropriate clinical actions.