Ability of postoperative delirium to predict intermediate-term postoperative cognitive function in patients undergoing elective surgery at an academic medical centre: protocol for a prospective cohort study

INTRODUCTION: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in elderly patients, characterised by a fluctuating course of altered consciousness, disordered thinking and inattention. Preliminary research has linked POD with persistent cognitive impairment and decreased quality of life. Howeve...

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Autores principales: Aranake-Chrisinger, Amrita, Cheng, Jenny Zhao, Muench, Maxwell R, Tang, Rose, Mickle, Angela, Maybrier, Hannah, Lin, Nan, Wildes, Troy, Lenze, Eric, Avidan, Michael Simon
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5875681/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29550773
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017079

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5875681/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29550773
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017079

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