Abstract
Delirium after cardiac surgery remains a common occurrence that results in significant short. and long.term morbidity and mortality. It continues to be underdiagnosed given its complex presentation and multifactorial etiology; however, its prevalence is increasing given the aging cardiac surgical population. This review highlights the perioperative risk factors, tools to assist in diagnosing delirium, and current pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapy options.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 328-337 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- Cardiac surgery
- Delirium
- Postoperative critical care