The Impact of Perioperative and Predisposing Risk Factors on the Development of Postoperative Delirium and a Possible Gender Difference

The Impact of Perioperative and Predisposing Risk Factors on the Development of Postoperative Delirium and a Possible Gender Difference

(1) Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is an undesirable event especially for older patients after surgery. Perioperative risks for POD development are multiple, but gender differences are still poorly considered. In this observational study, predisposing and precipitating risk factors of POD...

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Main Authors: Maria Wittmann, Andrea Kirfel, Diane Jossen, Andreas Mayr, Jan Menzenbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
postoperative delirium
risk factors
older adults
gender difference
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/7/3/65

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