Postoperative Delirium More Likely in Elderly surgical Patients Who Have Diabetes

Elderly surgical patients are more likely to suffer from debilitating post-operative delirium if they have diabetes, undergo longer surgery or respond poorly to stress. This is according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGYa" 2013 annual meeting. The research could help doctors prevent postoperative delirium, which can lead to longer hospital stays, poor recovery and higher death rates. As the country's population ages, identifying patients at ...

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