Effect of tourniquet technique on postoperative delirium in elderly patients with total knee arthroplasty: a randomized single-blind controlled trial

Abstract Background The tourniquet technique is often used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, its effect on postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing TKA is unknown.  Methods This prospective randomized controlled trial assessed the eligibility of 245 elderly patients. A to...

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Main Authors: Wei Ran, Shuzhen Li, Ruixue Yuan, Huan Luo, Ping Li, Jin Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01938-5