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Postoperative complications: delirium.

Steven R Allen1, Heidi L Frankel

  • 1Division of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. steve.allen@uphs.upenn.edu

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|March 15, 2012
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Summary
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Postoperative delirium, a common complication, increases patient risk and healthcare costs. Early identification and treatment are crucial for managing this condition and improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Postoperative delirium is a frequent and serious complication following surgery.
  • It is associated with elevated morbidity, mortality, and substantial healthcare expenses.
  • Delirium presents in various forms, including hypoactive, hyperactive, and mixed presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of delirium in the postoperative setting.
  • To emphasize the importance of validated tools for prompt delirium identification.
  • To underscore the necessity of timely and effective multidisciplinary interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical guidelines on postoperative delirium.
  • Discussion of validated diagnostic tools for delirium assessment.
  • Emphasis on the role of physician vigilance in identification and management.

Main Results:

  • Validated tools enable quick and accurate identification of delirium.
  • Timely intervention and treatment are essential for managing delirium.
  • Long-lasting effects may necessitate placement in skilled nursing facilities.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians must actively identify all forms of postoperative delirium.
  • Effective treatment of underlying medical conditions and symptoms is paramount.
  • Proactive management of delirium can mitigate long-term consequences and improve patient care.