An Exploration of Postoperative Delirium and Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia in Surgical Patients

Postoperative delirium (POD) may impact 72% of surgical patients and has been associated with increased hospital length of stay, one-month mortality, post-acute discharge to long-term care, and a higher probability of developing dementia. These adverse events contribute to significant increases in healthcare costs.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: V. Doreen Wagner, Vallire Hooper, Andrew Johnson, Kaitlyn Bankieris Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research