The use of point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose patent foramen ovale in elective hip and knee arthroplasty patients and its association with postoperative delirium

ConclusionGiven the very low incidence of PFO and postoperative delirium in this study, we could not form any conclusions regarding the impact of a PFO on important outcomes including delirium or other major adverse events. No recommendation can be made regarding screening for PFO in patients scheduled for lower extremity arthroplasty surgery.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02400892). Registered 27 March 2015.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research