Authors
Gavin M Hamilton, Kathleen Wheeler, Joseph Di Michele, Manoj M Lalu, Daniel I McIsaac
Publication date
2017/7/1
Source
Anesthesiology
Volume
127
Issue
1
Pages
78-88
Description
Background
Delirium is an acute and reversible geriatric syndrome that represents a decompensation of cerebral function. Delirium is associated with adverse postoperative outcomes, but controversy exists regarding whether delirium is an independent predictor of mortality. Thus, we assessed the association between incident postoperative delirium and mortality in adult noncardiac surgery patients.
Methods
A systematic search was conducted using Cochrane, MEDLINE/PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Embase. Screening and data extraction were conducted by two independent reviewers. Pooled-effect estimates calculated with a random-effects model were expressed as odds ratios with 95% CIs. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Non-Randomized Studies.
Results
A total of 34 of 4 …
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