Effect of Preoperative Dexmedetomidine on Prevalence of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Patients Candidate for Orthopedic Surgery under General Anesthesia
Background: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is amongst the most critical complications after surgery. This study shows the effect of dexmedetomidine on the prevalence of postoperative cognitive impairment. Methods: In this double-blinded clinical trial study, patients aged 60-80 years und...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/305 |