Juarez-Sanchez A, Heras Hernando V, Brunete Jimenez T, Molina Mendoza CR, Arnal Velasco D, Fernández Téllez L. How a single perioperative delirium case can make the difference.
Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed) 2024:S2341-1929(24)00064-7. [PMID:
38615714 DOI:
10.1016/j.redare.2024.04.003]
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Abstract
This report describes how postoperative delirium in an elderly man during COVID-19 pandemic led to a serious event involving a central venous catheter. Delirium is a common cause of perioperative morbidity and mortality, and is characterised by an alteration in consciousness and perception and a reduced ability to focus, sustain or shift attention. The event was analysed by a multidisciplinary committee which developed a risk stratification delirium protocol in order to prevent similar events in the future.
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