The following is a summary of “Windows in the ICU and Postoperative Delirium: A Retrospective Cohort Study,” published in the ...

Postoperative delirium is frequently seen in cardiac surgery patients, affecting as many as 52% of individuals undergoing these procedures. Moreover, delirium following cardiac surgery is ...

Delirium and cognitive decline are common complications of anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Evidence-based recommendations on strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative neurocognitive ...

Delirium and cognitive decline are common complications of anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Evidence-based recommendations on strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative neurocognitive ...

Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition, accompanied by either altered consciousness or disorganized ...

ICU delirium can be associated with a multitude of factors including underlying and acute medical conditions, pharmacologic agents or treatment regimens like surgery. Currently there is no definitive ...

Consider Dexmedetomidine Dexmedetomidine, a sedative commonly used during surgeries, has shown promise in reducing the risk ...

Why: Approximately 15 - 60 % of elderly patients experience a delirium prior to or during a hospitalization but the diagnosis is missed in up to 70% of cases. Delirium is associated with poor ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists released new evidence-based recommendations on strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium and cognitive issues in older patients.