Key result
This review discusses the definition, risk factors, long-term significance, pathophysiology, and prophylactic interventions for postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
Why the study?
Can postoperative cognitive dysfunction be avoided with prophylactic interventions?
Population
Patients undergoing surgery at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)
Design
Review
Authors
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No effective prophylaxis identified; leaves open whether targeted trials can identify strategies to reduce postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients.
Can postoperative cognitive dysfunction be avoided with prophylactic interventions?
Age remains the only consistent risk factor for postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and effective prophylactic interventions are currently lacking.
Burkhart et al. (2012) conducted a review in Postoperative cognitive dysfunction. Prophylactic interventions was evaluated. This review discusses the definition, risk factors, long-term significance, pathophysiology, and prophylactic interventions for postoperative cognitive dysfunction.