Postoperative delirium in the elderly

Autor: Fabiano Timbó, Barbosa, Rafael Martins, da Cunha, André Luiz Carvalho Leme Teixeira, Pinto
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Revista brasileira de anestesiologia. 58(6)
ISSN: 1806-907X
Popis: Postoperative delirium is a common complication in the elderly whose pathophysiology is not well known. It seems to be related to central cholinergic activity. A literature review was undertaken to describe the etiology, diagnosis, prophylactic strategies, and treatment of postoperative delirium.Probable etiologies, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of postoperative delirium in the elderly were described.The incidence of postoperative delirium is higher in the elderly, and prophylactic measures should be taken to reduce the mortality associated with this complication.
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