Post-Operative Acute Confusional O Delirium Syndrome in the Elderly
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Post-operative delirium in elderly patients
Delirium is a common, but an often underdiagnosed complication in the elderly following major surgery. Recognising delirium in early stages and diagnosing the condition based on established criteria can improve the outcome and management. Managing delirium with environmental, supportive and pharmacological interventions will possibly reduce the incidence and side-effects associated with post-op...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Perioperative & Critical Intensive Care Nursing
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2471-9870
DOI: 10.4172/2471-9870.1000e101