Early postoperative cognitive dysfunction and postoperative delirium after anaesthesia with various hypnotics: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial - The PINOCCHIO trial

Early postoperative cognitive dysfunction and postoperative delirium after anaesthesia with various hypnotics: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial - The PINOCCHIO trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postoperative delirium can result in increased postoperative morbidity and mortality, major demand for postoperative care and higher hospital costs. Hypnotics serve to induce and maintain anaesthesia and to abolish patients' con...

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Main Authors: Spinelli Allison, Abramowicz Apolonia, Ioannou Polimnia, Asouhidou Irene, Bergese Sergio, Paoloni Francesca, Rosa Giovanni, Cianchi Antonella, Zeppa Ivan, Titi Luca, Stazi Elisabetta, Doronzio Andrea, Bilotta Federico, Delphin Ellise, Ayrian Eugenia, Zelman Vladimir, Lumb Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/170

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