Postoperative cognitive dysfunction

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) refers to a deterioration in cognition noted to occur after surgery and anesthesia. Recent studies have demonstrated a number of correlates and risk factors for this condition, although much remains to be elucidated in terms of the true incidence, etiology,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Newfield, Philippa
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medicine Reports Ltd 2009
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2920713/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20948768
http://dx.doi.org/10.3410/M1-14
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Sumario:Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) refers to a deterioration in cognition noted to occur after surgery and anesthesia. Recent studies have demonstrated a number of correlates and risk factors for this condition, although much remains to be elucidated in terms of the true incidence, etiology, prevention, and treatment.

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