Why the study?
Does epidural anesthesia prevent cognitive deterioration compared to general anesthesia in older adults?
Population
Older adults
Comparison
Epidural anesthesia (regional anesthesia) vs General anesthesia
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Properly conducted regional and general anesthesia do not differ in their effects on cognitive and cardiovascular function in older adults, reassuring patients against fears of anesthesia-induced cognitive deterioration.
Does epidural anesthesia prevent cognitive deterioration compared to general anesthesia in older adults?
Properly conducted regional and general anesthesia do not differ in their effects on cognitive and cardiovascular function in older adults, reassuring patients against fears of anesthesia-induced cognitive deterioration.
Williams‐Russo et al. (1996) studied this question.
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