Outcomes of Early Delirium Diagnosis After General Anesthesia in the Elderly

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Authors

Karin J. Neufeld · Johns Hopkins University

Jeannie‐Marie Leoutsakos · Institute of Behavioral Sciences

Frederick E. Sieber · Johns Hopkins University

Brett Wanamaker · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Jennifer Chambers · University of New England

Veena Rao · American University of Antigua

David J. Schretlen

Abstract

Delirium in the PACU is common, but not universal. It is associated with subsequent delirium on the ward, and potentially with a decline in cognitive function and increased institutionalization at hospital discharge.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesia & Analgesia

Volume 117, Issue 2, pp. 471-478

DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3182973650

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