Postoperative delirium – Review Article
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Postoperative delirium is a common but often a missed complication following major surgery in elderly patients. Early diagnosis, treatment with non-pharmacological means, and drug treatment reduces complications, so also hospitalization cost. Awareness about common precipitating factors, preventive measures, treatment & training of healthcare workers is essential regarding this problem as it can be prevented in about 40% patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Sadhana Sudhir Kulkarni, Savani Sameer Futane
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