Intraoperative Sedation and Postoperative Delirium
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Delirium are common after orthopedic surgery in the elderly and are directly associated with
loss of independence, reduction in the quality of life and increased mortality. The cause of
postoperative delirium still remains unclear and may be multifactorial. The aim of this
retrospective study is to examine prevalence of postoperative delirium according to the use
of dexmedetomidine or propofol in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery under
regional anesthesia.