Association between preoperative neutrophil –lymphocyte ratio, uric acid, and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing degenerative spine surgery

ConclusionOur results demonstrated that in elderly patients undergoing degenerative spine surgery, the preoperative NLR was not significantly associated with POD, but a lower preoperative uric acid value was an independent risk factor for developing POD. Uric acid could have a neuroprotective impact on POD in patients with degenerative spine diseases.
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research