Electrolyte disorders and aging: risk factors for delirium in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries

2016107 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Li-Hong Wang · Dongyang People's Hospital

Dong-juan Xu · Wenzhou Medical University

Xian-Jiao Wei · Dongyang People's Hospital

Hao‐Teng Chang · China Medical University

Guo-Hong Xu · Wenzhou Medical University

Abstract

Aging and postoperative electrolyte disorders (hyponatremia and hypocalcemia) are risk factors for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries.

Topics & Keywords

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Renal function and acid-base balance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 418-418

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1130-0

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