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Unlike sleep deprivation, sleep fragmentation preserves sleep duration but impairs its continuity and depth, disproportionately affecting slow-wave sleep, that is essential for growth, healing, in addition to immune function and REM sleep, that is fundamental for synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, and memory consolidation. These disruptions are particularly concerning in children, who require more sleep than adults due to ongoing neurogenesis and rapid somatic growth, rendering them uniquely vulnerable to adverse effects. Emerging evidence links fragmented sleep in the PICU to altered neurodevelopmental trajectories and increased risk of Pediatric Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS-p), with delirium serving as a key mediator. Despite promising adult studies on sleep-promoting interventions and EEG-based monitoring, pediatric research remains limited. 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