Peri‐operative neurocognitive disorders are the most common complication experienced by
older individuals undergoing anaesthesia and surgery. Peri‐operative neurocognitive …

A spectrum of NCD exists in surgical patients ranging from postoperative delirium, delayed
neurocognitive recovery, and POCD. Identification of patients at-risk for developing NCD can …

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

Objective To provide guidelines for reducing the environmental impact of general
anaesthesia. Design A committee of ten experts from SFAR and SF2H and SFPC learned …

Delirium and postoperative neurocognitive disorder are the commonest perioperative
complications in patients more than 65 yr of age. However, data suggest that we often fail to …

Not every POD can be prevented. It is important to detect patients with high risk for POD and
have standardized concepts of management. The most important predisposing risk factors …

Background Postoperative delirium (POD) is the most common serious postoperative
complication in older adults. It has uncertain aetiology, limited preventative strategies, and …

Electroencephalographic (EEG) activity is used to monitor the neurophysiology of the brain,
which is a target organ of general anaesthesia. Besides its use in evaluating hypnotic states …

For years, postoperative cognitive outcomes have steadily garnered attention, and in the
past decade, they have remained at the forefront. This prominence is primarily due to …

Study objective In the upcoming years there will be a growing number of elderly patients
requiring general anaesthesia. As age is an independent risk factor for postoperative …