What is the effect of delirium and other major complications on outcomes after elective surgery in older adults?
Delirium is a frequent and highly impactful complication after elective surgery in older adults, contributing significantly to adverse outcomes.
Major postoperative complications and delirium are separately associated with adverse events and demonstrate a combined effect. Delirium occurs more frequently and has a greater effect at the population level than other major complications.
Gleason et al. (Wed,) studied this question.
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