Abstract:Background
Delirium is a common adverse event in older patients undergoing hip fracture repair surgery. The impact of hospital‐acquired delirium during intraoperative phase of their treatment can have a significant impact on post‐operative outcomes. While non‐pharmacological, multicomponent delirium prevention interventions are considered standard practice in acute medical units, delirium management in the intraoperative setting is less clear.
Objectives
The aim was to identify evidence‐based delirium manageme… Show more
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