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Measuring and Monitoring Cognition in the Postoperative Period [PDF]
It is common for patients of all ages to experience some degree of cognitive disturbance following surgery. In most cases, impairment appears mild and is restricted to the acute post-operative period, resolving steadily and speedily. In a small number of
Newman, S. P., Piggin, L. H.
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Postoperative delirium (POD) is frequently under diagnosed and more often than not, under treated. It is the final common manifestation of multiple neurotransmitter abnormalities; with features of impaired cognition, fluctuating consciousness and a disturbed sleep-awake cycle.
Rudra, A +7 more
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Presence of Preoperative Neurodegeneration Biofluid Markers in Patients with Postoperative Delirium
Background: The pathophysiology of delirium is incompletely understood, including what molecular pathways are involved in brain vulnerability to delirium. This study examined whether preoperative plasma neurodegeneration markers were elevated in patients
Jacqueline M. Leung +10 more
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Neuroinflammation is a putative target for the prevention and treatment of perioperative neurocognitive disorders. [PDF]
IntroductionThe demographics of aging of the surgical population has increased the risk for perioperative neurocognitive disorders in which trauma-induced neuroinflammation plays a pivotal role.Sources of dataAfter determining the scope of the review ...
Lai, IK, Li, R, Maze, M, Saxena, S
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Using the Chinese version of Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale to describe postoperative delirium after hip surgery [PDF]
Objective:: Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale (MDAS) assesses severity of delirium. However, whether the MDAS can be used in a Chinese population is unknown.
Fu, Shukun +9 more
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Postoperative delirium in geriatric patients with hip fractures
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent complication in geriatric patients with hip fractures, which is linked to poorer functional recovery, longer hospital stays, and higher short-and long-term mortality.
Y. Chen +6 more
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Background Postoperative delirium can result in increased postoperative morbidity and mortality, major demand for postoperative care and higher hospital costs.
Spinelli Allison +16 more
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Background The correlation and influencing factors of preoperative anxiety, postoperative pain, and delirium in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery were explored with the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scale, 10-point Visual ...
Qing Liu +3 more
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Cognitive dysfunction following desflurane versus sevoflurane general anesthesia in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
UnlabelledAs life expectancy increases, more patients ≥65 years undergo general anesthesia. Anesthetic agents may contribute to postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and incidence may differ with anesthetic agents or intraoperative anesthesia depth ...
Allard, Martin +7 more
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Background Accurate, pragmatic risk stratification for postoperative delirium (POD) is necessary to target preventative resources toward high-risk patients.
Andrew M. Bishara +7 more
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