Impact of postanesthesia care unit delirium on self-reported cognitive function and perceived health status: a prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of postanesthesia care unit (PACU) delirium on self-reported cognitive function and perceived health status 3 months after surgery.

Methods

This prospective observational cohort study was performed in a PACU at a high-volume prostate cancer center. We used a convenience sample of patients > 60 years undergoing elective radical prostatectomy. Patients with a history of cerebrovascular or neurodegenerative disease were excluded. Fifteen, 30, 45, and 60 following extubation, patients were screened for signs of delirium with the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit. Three months after surgery self-reported cognitive function was assessed with the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire, and health sta

SUBMITTER: Kainz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250471 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature