Unveiling the nexus of postoperative fever and delirium in cardiac surgery: identifying predictors for enhanced patient care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative delirium (POD) is a significant complication observed in cardiac surgery patients, characterized by acute cognitive decline, fluctuating mental status, consciousness impairment, and confusion. Despite its impact, POD often goes undiagnosed. Postoperative fever, a common occurrence after cardiac surgery, has not been comprehensively studied in relation to delirium. This study aims to identify perioperative period factors associated with POD in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass, with the potential for implementing preventive interventions.

Methods

In a prospective observational study conducted between February 2023 and April 2023 at the Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Universit

SUBMITTER: Wang YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10667695 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature