Preoperative Risk Factors Associated with Increased Incidence of Postoperative Delirium: Systematic Review of Qualified Clinical Studies
Postoperative delirium (POD) is an acute alteration of mental state, characterized by reduced awareness and attention, occurring up to five postoperative days after recovery from anesthesia. Several original studies and reviews have identified possible perioperative POD risk factors; however, there...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/8/1/24 |