Post-operative delirium in different age groups and subtypes: a systematic review of case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore the clinical presentations and outcomes among different ages and subtypes of post-operative delirium patients.

Design

Systematic review of Published Cases.

Methods and data sources

We comprehensively searched PubMed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE for published case reports of post-operative delirium up to April 2023. The systematic review has been registered with PROSPERO. Two researchers independently conducted unblinded reviews of the full-text articles.

Results

This study included 116 patients with post-operative delirium. Compared to post-operative delirium patients aged 65 and above, those between 18 and 65 years old have lower rates of a history of hypertension, cardiovascular disease and urinary system disorder comorbidities, as well as higher usag

SUBMITTER: Guo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499180 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature