Individuals with preoperative depression are at significantly higher risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 42 studies involving a total of 4.6 million patients. Published September 4 in Anaesthesia, the study is first review to quantify the incidence and risk of postoperative delirium in a generalized cohort of patients with pre-operative depression undergoing major surgery.

Although certification can be a career accelerator for any nurse, perioperative nurses in particular appear to be getting the message. Consider the most recent data from the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc (ABPANC), which offers the Magnet-recognized Certified Postanesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) credentials. Since November 2022, the number of applicants taking CPAN and CAPA examinations has increased by 23% and 21%, respectively. Meanwhile, 2023 data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) shows…