Study: Poor sleep before surgery boosts risk of postoperative delirium

Editor's Note Poor sleep quality in the month leading up to surgery could increase the risk of postoperative delirium, according to research presented at the Anesthesiology 2024 annual meeting, hosted by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). An October 15 report in NewsWise has the details. According to the article,…

Study: NSAIDs reduce risk of postoperative delirium

Editor's Note A study presented at the 2024 American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting suggests that non-salicylate NSAIDs may significantly reduce the risk of postoperative delirium, a serious complication affecting up to 15% of surgical patients, Anesthesiology News reported October 20. Delirium is especially prevalent in older adults and those…

Study quantifies link between preoperative depression, postoperative delirium

Editor's Note 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…

Study: Poor sleep before surgery boosts risk of postoperative delirium

Study: NSAIDs reduce risk of postoperative delirium

Study quantifies link between preoperative depression, postoperative delirium

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