OBJECTIVES: To examine the psychometric properties, adaptations, translations, and
applications of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), a widely used instrument and …

Delirium is a neurobehavioral syndrome caused by the transient disruption of normal
neuronal activity secondary to systemic disturbances. It is also the most common psychiatric …

Gabapentin is a second generation anticonvulsant that is effective in the treatment of chronic
neuropathic pain. It was not, until recently, thought to be useful in acute perioperative …

Objectives To characterize the incidence, risk factors, and consequences of delirium in older
adults undergoing spine surgery. Design Prospective observational study. Setting Academic …

Study Design. Retrospective database analysis. Objective. A population-based database
was analyzed to characterize the incidence, hospital costs, mortality, and risk factors …

Background Delirium is an acute and reversible geriatric syndrome that represents a
decompensation of cerebral function. Delirium is associated with adverse postoperative …

Background Reducing depth of anesthesia and anesthetic exposure may help prevent
delirium, but trials have been conflicting. Most studies were conducted under general …

Study Design. Review article of medical complications related to adult spinal deformity
surgery. Objective. To identify medical complications related to surgery for adult spinal …

Background Postoperative delirium is common in older patients after spinal surgery. Many
reports investigating the risk factors for delirium after spinal surgery have been published …

Study Design: This study is a systematic review. Objective: Propose an evidence-based
algorithm for prevention, diagnosis, and management of postoperative delirium in geriatric …