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Managing Postoperative Delirium in Patients Receiving Head and Neck Surgery: An Educational Overview.

Saumya BabuBilja Kurian Sajith
Published in: Clinical journal of oncology nursing (2024)
Postoperative delirium is characterized by acute, fluctuating cognitive dysfunction within 30 days after surgery, with incidence ranging from 11% to 26%. Pathophysiology is multifactorial, and pharmacologic options are limited because of side effects and varying effectiveness. Nonpharmacologic management focuses on addressing underlying causes and early mobilization. Reducing postoperative delirium risk necessitates interprofessional, systemwide collaboration.
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