An improved understanding of the neural correlates of altered arousal states is fundamental
for precise brain state targeting in clinical settings. More specifically, electroencephalogram …

Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) affects a significant number of
patients and may have serious consequences for quality of life. Although POCD is most …

A decline in cognitive function is a frequent complication of major surgery. Postoperative
cognitive impairments have generally been divided into short-(postoperative delirium) and …

A minority of instruments can be seen as “ready to use” instruments meaning well tested in
more than one sample with good results. For screening high-risk, elderly hospitalized …

Purpose. Postoperative delirium (POD) is known to be one of the most critical complications
of major operative procedures in elderly patients. Since disorders of the sleep-wake cycle …

Abstract Study Objective To evaluate the frequency, determinants, and outcome of
inadequate emergence after elective surgery in the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) …

Objectives To assess the efficacy of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in
prevention of delirium after hip fracture. Design Systematic review and metaanalysis. Setting …

This study was designed to investigate the effect of bispectral index (BIS) monitoring on the
recovery profiles, level of postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and anesthetic drug …

Background. Intensive care unit (ICU) psychosis is still a relatively frequent complication
after esophageal surgery. We investigated the correlation between ICU psychosis and …