Preoperative cognitive impairment and postoperative delirium among Holocaust survivors who achieved longevity.

Background: Holocaust survivors (HS) experience higher rates of physiological and psychological morbidities, increasing their vulnerability to perioperative complications. Limited information exists regarding their perioperative neurocognitive disorders. This study aimed to assess the rates of preoperative cognitive impairment, postoperative delirium, and other complications among HS aged 75+ undergoing elective surgery.

The association between midazolam premedication and postoperative delirium - a retrospective cohort study.

Study Objective: To evaluate the association between midazolam premedication and postoperative delirium in a large retrospective cohort of patients ≥70 years.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: A single tertiary academic medical center.