Predicting, Preventing, and Identifying Delirium After Cardiac Surgery

Overview

Journal Perioper Med (Lond)

Publisher Biomed Central

Date 2016 Apr 28

PMID 27119013

Citations 18

Authors

Jason B ONeal

Andrew D Shaw

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Abstract

Delirium after cardiac surgery is a major problem. The exact mechanisms behind delirium are not understood. Potential pathways of delirium include neurotransmitter interference, global cognitive disorder, and neuroinflammation. Several predisposing and precipitating risk factors have been identified for postoperative delirium. The development of delirium following cardiac surgery is associated with worse outcomes in the perioperative period. Multiple interventions are being explored for the prevention and treatment of delirium. Studies investigating the potential roles of biomarkers in delirium as well as pharmacological interventions to reduce the incidence and duration of delirium are necessary to mitigate this negative outcome.

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