Postoperative Cognitive Dusfunction in Elderly Patients:A frequent Complication

Germano De Cosmo, F Sessa, F Fiorini, E. Congedo

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Abstract

Prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is still a challenge for the anesthesiologist. Systemic responses induced by surgery might trigger neuroinflammation and POCD.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-3
Number of pages3
JournalJOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA & CRITICAL CARE
Volume2
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • cognitive disfunction
  • postoperative

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