Publications by authors named "Qing-Wang Lu"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the impact of dexmedetomidine (DEX) as a local anesthetic adjuvant on postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients after elective hip surgery.
- A total of 120 patients were divided into two groups: one receiving DEX with ropivacaine (Y group) and the other receiving only ropivacaine (R group).
- Results showed that the Y group had lower rates of POD, required less remedial analgesia, and experienced better postoperative inflammatory markers, although they had a higher incidence of bradycardia compared to the R group.
Front Psychiatry
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on the frequency and risk factors of postoperative delirium in elderly patients after hip surgery, aiming to identify ways to prevent this condition.
- - Out of 97 patients analyzed, 32 (32.9%) experienced delirium post-surgery, with contributing factors including age, height, gender, and preoperative health indicators.
- - A significant finding was that the risk of delirium increased by 12% for every additional 10 years in patient age, and a history of delirium in the recovery unit was a strong predictor of developing postoperative delirium.
