Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8610972 | Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Overall, participants perceive postoperative cognitive disorders as important adverse outcomes following surgery and anesthesia are aware of the main risk factors for their development but may lack information on prevention and management of postoperative delirium. The majority of hospitals do not have protocols regarding preoperative cognitive assessment, diagnosis, management or followâup of patients with delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
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Authors
Maria J. Susano, Liliana Vasconcelos, Tiago Lemos, Pedro Amorim, Fernando J. Abelha,