Impact of propofol versus sevoflurane on the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients after spine surgery: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Postoperative delirium in elderly patients is a common and costly complication after surgery. Propofol and sevoflurane are commonly used anesthetics during general anesthesia, and the sedative and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the two medications are different. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Ji-hua Wang, Meng Lv, Hai-xia Zhang, Yang Gao, Ting-ting Chen, Tian-tian Wan, Yue-lan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06687-x