Overview

Dexmetomedine for Post Operative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Total Knee Replacement Under Spinal Anesthesia

Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-08-30
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Postoperative delirium is a geriatric syndrome occurring after anesthesia and surgery which manifests as acute alterations in mental status, involving changes in cognition, attention, and levels of consciousness that tend to fluctuate The use of dexmedetomidine with the intention to prevent postoperative delirium remains controversial. Where it has shown to be effective in older adult patients undergoing cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular surgeries
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Menoufia University