Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly: A Review Comparing the Effects of Desflurane and Sevflurane

The incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) remains a relatively common complication in the elderly following surgery. Use of anesthesia for surgery might precipitate certain cognitive alterations. The purpose of this review is to address the impact of two volatile anesthetic agents, desflurane and sevoflurane, on POCD.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research