Anesthesia Management and Postoperative Delirium

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION A significant number of patients undergoing surgery develop neurologic complications postoperatively, ranging from subtle cognitive alterations to clinically evident confusion and delirium. Restoration of cognitive function following surgery ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A significant number of patients undergoing surgery develop neurologic complications postoperatively, ranging from subtle cognitive alterations to clinically evident confusion and delirium. Restoration of cognitive function following surgery is the ultimate goal and requires an interdisciplinary approach that includes all anesthesiology providers. Developing a comprehensive approach from preoperative identification of risk factors to intraoperative brain monitoring to postoperative pharmacologic management of delirium will result in decreased delirium and more favorable outcomes.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:Discuss preoperative methods for minimizing postoperative delirium including proper screening and identification of risk factorsUtilize intraoperative measures such as evidence-based monitoring when administering anesthesia to minimize postoperative deliriumReview nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic methods for preventing and treating postoperative delirium

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