Key result
Regional anesthesia showed no difference compared to general anesthesia on postoperative cognitive function in 13 of 16 included studies.
Why the study?
Does regional anesthesia improve postoperative cognitive function compared to general anesthesia in patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-carotid, and non-neurosurgical procedures?
Population
Patients undergoing any surgical procedure across 16 included studies
Comparison
Regional anesthesia vs General anesthesia
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
≥7 days postoperatively
Authors
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Supports individualized anesthesia selection without cognitive concerns; reinforces equivalence at 7 days or later in non-neurosurgical procedures.
Systematic Review (n=16)
Does regional anesthesia improve postoperative cognitive function compared to general anesthesia in patients undergoing non-cardiac, non-carotid, and non-neurosurgical procedures?
This systematic review suggests that regional anesthesia does not significantly differ from general anesthesia regarding postoperative cognitive function at 7 days or later.
Davis et al. (2014) conducted a systematic review in Postoperative cognitive function (n=16). Regional anesthesia vs. General anesthesia was evaluated on Postoperative cognitive function. Regional anesthesia showed no difference compared to general anesthesia on postoperative cognitive function in 13 of 16 included studies.
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