Association of electroencephalogram epileptiform discharges during cardiac surgery with postoperative delirium: An observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delirium is a frequent and serious complication following cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Electroencephalography reflects the electrical activity of the cerebral cortex. The impact of electroencephalographic epileptiform discharges during cardiac surgery on postoperative delirium remains unclear. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between intraoperative epileptiform discharges and postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

Methods

A total of 76 patients who underwent cardiac surgery under CPB were included. The baseline cognitive status was measured before surgery. Electroencephalograms were monitored continuously from entry into the operating room to the end of surgery. The presence of delirium was

SUBMITTER: Li N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9485598 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature