Influencing factors of early cognitive deficits after ambulatory anesthesia

Conclusion: Reaction time but not attention as more complex cognitive function is influenced by anesthesia. Age seems to be an important factor in early postoperative cognitive dysfunction.

Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - April 1, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Thomas Metterlein Thomas Wobbe Elmar-Marc Brede Andreas Vogtner Jens Krannich Otto Eichelbr & #246;nner Jens Broscheit Source Type: research