Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium: An Analysis
N. Dover Background: Postoperative delirium, an acute manifestation of delirium occurring after anesthesia, presents variably in terms of symptoms and timing of onset.1,2,3,8 Like classical delirium, postoperative delirium may include symptoms such as disorganized thinking, general confusion, and fluctuating mental status.8 Importantly, it is associated with increased mortality, prolonged hospital…