September 22, 2025CureusOpen Access

Evolving Clinical Management of Postoperative Delirium: A Narrative Review

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Discussion

Narrative review highlights prevention and management of postoperative delirium, revealing effective nonpharmacological strategies and risk factors.

Postoperative delirium impacts 15-50% of adults aged 65 and older, leading to significant mortality and cognitive decline.
Nonpharmacological bundles reduce delirium incidence by 30-40%, focusing on early mobilization and optimized pain control.
Risk factors include advanced age and pre-existing cognitive impairment, alongside surgical factors like operative duration and hypotension.
Management involves rapid diagnosis and personalized prevention protocols to mitigate postoperative delirium's significant effects.

Ahmadzadeh et al. (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Narrative review highlights prevention and management of postoperative delirium, revealing effective nonpharmacological strategies and risk factors.