Surgical apgar score and delayed neurocognitive recovery in elderly patients: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR) is a prevalent postoperative complication in elderly patients. Currently, there is no effective treatment for it. Consequently, timely risk identification and prevention of it are crucial.

Objective

The aim of our study is to provide a clinical tool for the prediction of dNCR by exploring the relationship between the surgical Apgar score (SAS) and dNCR in elderly patients and investigating its predictive value.

Methods

The elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia at Southwest Medical University Hospital from January 2024 to May 2025 were included in this study. Cognitive function was tested by the MoCA scale before surgery, postoperative day 7 and postoperative day 30. The dNCR and non-dNCR groups were classified

SUBMITTER: Wan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613780 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature