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Katie J Schenning1, Stacie G Deiner2
1Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code: HRC 5N, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
Anesthesiology Clinics
|August 29, 2015
Summary
Postoperative delirium is a frequent issue in elderly surgical patients, leading to worse outcomes. Understanding this condition is crucial for clinicians caring for the growing geriatric population undergoing surgery.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Postoperative delirium is a common complication in patients over 65 undergoing surgery.
- It is linked to increased patient morbidity and mortality.
- The number of older adults receiving anesthesia is rising.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of understanding postoperative delirium in geriatric surgical patients.
- To inform perioperative clinicians about this complex syndrome.
Main Methods:
- This abstract is a summary of the current understanding of postoperative delirium.
- It reviews the incidence and implications in the geriatric population.
Main Results:
- Postoperative delirium significantly increases morbidity and mortality in older adults.
- The prevalence of this complication is substantial given the demographics of surgical patients.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative clinicians must grasp the complexities of postoperative delirium.
- Awareness and understanding are vital for managing this complication in the aging surgical population.
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