Incidence of and risk factors for postoperative delirium in older adult patients undergoing noncardiac surgery: a prospective study

Abstract Background To identify the incidence of, risk factors for, and outcomes associated with postoperative delirium (POD) in older adult patients who underwent noncardiac surgery. Methods This prospective study recruited patients aged ≥ 60 years who were scheduled to undergo noncardiac surgery a...

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Main Authors: Arissara Iamaroon, Titima Wongviriyawong, Patumporn Sura-arunsumrit, Nattikan Wiwatnodom, Nichakarn Rewuri, Onuma Chaiwat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-1449-8