Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the impact of anaesthesia on cognitive function in elderly individuals with femoral neck fracture.
Does anaesthesia impact cognitive function in elderly individuals with femoral neck fracture?
Population
Elderly individuals with femoral neck fracture
Authors
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May flag early monitoring needs in vulnerable patients; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
Does anaesthesia impact cognitive function in elderly individuals with femoral neck fracture?
Postoperative delirium is a multifactorial complication in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, with anesthesia type being a potential contributor.
Afifi et al. (2023) studied this question.
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