Publications by authors named "Nathan C White"
Pharmacological Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Adults: A Review of Recent Literature.
Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common issue for surgical patients that can result in cognitive problems, poorer outcomes, and higher healthcare costs, highlighting the need for strategies to reduce its occurrence.
- Recent studies have investigated various medications, with dexmedetomidine showing the most potential in preventing POD, although its optimal dosing and timing remain unclear; other drugs like acetaminophen and melatonin also need further exploration.
- Additionally, techniques like reducing anesthetic depth and using regional anesthesia are being considered, but they currently lack enough evidence to make strong recommendations, indicating a need for future research on these intervention strategies.