Emergence delirium is associated with increased postoperative delirium in elderly: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical significance of emergence delirium remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between emergence delirium and postoperative delirium in elderly after general anesthesia and surgery.

Methods

This prospective observational study was done in a tertiary hospital in Beijing, China. Elderly patients (65-90 years) who underwent major noncardiac surgery under general anesthesia and admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery were enrolled. Emergence delirium was assessed with the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit during PACU stay. Postoperative delirium was assessed with the Confusion Assessment Method during the first 5 postoperative days. The association between emergence delirium and

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7511467 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature