Background: Elderly people are at particular high risk for postoperative delirium (POD)
following spine surgery, which is associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs, risk for …

BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are
common after cardiac surgery and contribute to an increased risk of postoperative …

Background Postoperative delirium is a common postsurgical complication in older patients
and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to …

Study objective This trial examines the effect of delirium preventive measures on the
incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in older adults. Design In a randomised …

Background The study determined the one year incidence of post operative cognitive
decline (POCD) and evaluated the effectiveness of an intra-operative anaesthetic …

Objectives To examine baseline (preoperative) neuropsychological test performance in a
cohort of elderly individuals undergoing elective surgery and the association between …

Especially in elderly patients, postoperative delirium constitutes a common, severe
complication. Early diagnosis and supportive treatment are essential to improve outcome. To …

Postoperative delirium, the onset of confusion/delirium during the early postoperative phase,
is the most common postoperative complication in older adults and represents a medical …

Background As societies age, increasing numbers of older adults undergo surgeries with
anesthesia. Postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) …

Background: Increasing evidence suggests that postoperative delirium may result in long-
term cognitive decline among older adults. Risk factors for such cognitive decline are …