Retrospective comparison of the effects of remimazolam and dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities under spinal anesthesia.
Soomin LeeChahyun OhJinsik JungBoohwi HongYumin JoSunyeul LeeChaeSeong LimSujin BaekMyungjong ShinHyungseok SeoWoosuk ChungPublished in: Journal of anesthesia (2024)
Compared with dexmedetomidine, remimazolam infusion may be associated with a higher risk of POD in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities under spinal anesthesia.