Post-operative delirium monitoring by the acute pain services
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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: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie
سال: 2006
ISSN: 0832-610X,1496-8975
DOI: 10.1007/bf03016915