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Newest in this topic

  1. Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol Sedation Reduces Delirium after Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial 2016-02-01
  2. Effect of Delirium and Other Major Complications on Outcomes After Elective Surgery in Older Adults 2015-12-01

Studies

2 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2015 to 2016

Top journals

  • Anesthesiology 1
  • JAMA surgery 1

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  1. Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol Sedation Reduces Delirium after Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 70 out of 100. Anesthesiology 2016-02-01 Prevention and risk

    When compared with propofol, dexmedetomidine sedation reduced incidence, delayed onset, and shortened duration of POD in elderly patients after cardiac surgery.

  2. Effect of Delirium and Other Major Complications on Outcomes After Elective Surgery in Older Adults

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 68 out of 100. JAMA surgery 2015-12-01 How common it is

    Major postoperative complications and delirium are separately associated with adverse events and demonstrate a combined effect.

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