Identification of factors contributing to the development of postoperative delirium in geriatric patients with hip fractures- A prospective study

Identification of factors contributing to the development of postoperative delirium in geriatric patients with hip fractures- A prospective study

Introduction: Geriatric hip fractures are a major cause of concern globally and often a frequent reason for morbidity and mortality. Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent but often under-diagnosed complication, especially after a major hip surgery. Some of the factors that have been associated...

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Main Authors: Nagakiran K Venkatakrishnaiah, Uma M Anandkumar, Sameer Wooly, Guda Rajkamal, H Balakrishna Gadiyar, P Janakiraman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
delirium
diabetes
elderly
hip fracture
hypoalbuminemia
nutrition
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=8;spage=4785;epage=4790;aulast=Venkatakrishnaiah

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