Recent Advances in Preventing and Managing Postoperative Delirium [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Postoperative delirium is a common and harrowing complication in older surgical patients. Those with cognitive impairment or dementia are at especially high risk for developing postoperative delirium; ominously, it is hypothesized that delirium can accelerate cognitive decline and the onset of demen...

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Main Authors: Phillip Vlisides, Michael Avidan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2019-05-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/8-607/v1