What is the Delirium Bibliography? The searchable Delirium Bibliography page is one of our most popular features, allowing you to quickly gain access to the literature on delirium and acute care of older persons. It is primarily intended for clinicians and researchers interested in exploring these topics. The NIDUS team keeps it updated for you on a monthly basis!
How to Search for Articles: Search by author, title, year, and/or keywords. Each article is indexed by keywords taken from MEDLINE and other relevant databases. Click on the title of the article to read the abstract, journal, etc.
Reference Information
- Title
- Preoperative severe hypoalbuminemia is associated with an increased risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients: Results of a secondary analysis.
- Authors
- Zhang, D. F. Su, X. Meng, Z. T. Cui, F. Li, H. L. Wang, D. X. Li, X. Y.
- Year
- 2017
- Journal
- J Crit Care
- Abstract
PURPOSE: To explore the association between the severity of preoperative hypoalbuminemia and the occurrence of postoperative delirium. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of the database from a previously conducted clinical trial. 700 elderly patients (age >/=65years) who were admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) after noncardiac surgery were included. Delirium was assessed with the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU twice daily during the first 7days postoperatively. Other outcomes were also monitored. The relationship between preoperative albumin level and postoperative delirium were analyzed using a logistic regression model. RESULTS: 111 of 700 patients (15.9%) developed postoperative delirium. When compared with normal albumin level (>40.0g/L), severe (
- PMID
- Keywords
Delirium
Elderly
Noncardiac surgery
Postoperative outcome
Serum albumin
- Page(s)
- 45-50
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
| Title | Authors | Journal | Year | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undiagnosed delirium is frequent and difficult to predict: Results from a prevalence survey of a tertiary hospital. | Lange, P. W. Lamanna, M. Watson, R. Maier, A. B. | J Clin Nurs | 2019 |
Undiagnosed delirium |