Effect of dexmedetomidine on convalescence quality after general anesthesia and postoperative delirium, and on cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing lower limb surgery
Wenbo Wei,
Lele Guo
Abstract:Purpose: To investigate the effect of different doses of dexmedetomidine on the quality of postoperative recovery, incidence of postoperative delirium, and cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing lower limb surgery.
Methods: A total of 112 patients who received treatment in the Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hothot, China from January 2021 to January 2023 were divided into 3 groups, consisting of low-dose group (35 patients received 0.… Show more
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