The purpose of this guideline is to present evidence-based and consensus-based
recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postoperative delirium. The …

Importance Delirium is defined as an acute disorder of attention and cognition. It is a
common, serious, and often fatal condition among older patients. Although often …

Background Postoperative delirium is a serious complication of surgery associated with
prolonged hospitalisation, long-term cognitive decline, and mortality. This study aimed to …

Importance Intraoperative electroencephalogram (EEG) waveform suppression, often
suggesting excessive general anesthesia, has been associated with postoperative delirium …

Postoperative delirium is a geriatric syndrome that manifests as changes in cognition,
attention, and levels of consciousness after surgery. It occurs in up to 50% of patients after …

In 2010, under the guidance of the DGAI (German Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive
Care Medicine) and DIVI (German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and …

Delirium is a debilitating form of brain dysfunction frequently encountered in the intensive
care unit (ICU). It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, longer lengths of stay …

For half a century, we have known that some patients experience neurocognitive dysfunction
after cardiac surgery, yet defining its incidence, course, and causes remains challenging …

BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium is a common complication associated with
increased morbidity and mortality, longer hospital stays, and greater health care …

Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intens... : European Journal of
Anaesthesiology | EJA Update of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care …