Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was a significant predictor of postoperative delirium (POD) using multivariate analysis. (Image source: Thinkstock) Can we predict whether an older patient, aged 65 years or older, will develop postoperative delirium (POD)? Specifically, are there medical conditions that can help predict this condition? In the study “Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Incidence of [...]
Written by Taryn Tawoda | March 21, 2012 Elderly patients with a history of sleep apnea may be more likely to experience postoperative delirium, according to a study published in the April issue of Anesthesiology. Researchers initially sought a link between preexisting medical conditions and postoperative delirium, a common complication linked to long-term side effects and [...]