Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9945810 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Postoperative delirium may cause higher morbidity and mortality rates after thoracic surgery. Close postoperative follow-up and early identification of predisposing factors such as older age, sleep deprivation, abnormal postoperative levels of sodium, potassium, or glucose, and longer operation time can prevent occurrence of postoperative delirium.
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Authors
Bedrettin MD, M. MD, Hasan F. MD, Kemal MD, Nural PhD, Mustafa MD,