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Postoperative delirium: risk factors and management: continuing professional development.
Can J Anaesth
March 2012
Department of Anesthesiology, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, 249C-1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Article Synopsis
- The purpose of the module is to identify high-risk patients for postoperative delirium after non-cardiac surgery and provide bedside diagnosis tools, alongside optimal prevention and treatment strategies.
- Delirium affects up to 40% of surgical patients and is characterized by acute confusion, disorganized thinking, and altered consciousness, with various factors including inflammation and neurotransmitter changes contributing to its onset.
- Early recognition and prevention of delirium, such as proactive geriatric assessments and the use of low-dose antipsychotics, are essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital stays.