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Intraoperative Sedation and Postoperative Delirium

NCT02573558 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 855

Last updated 2016-04-06

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Delirium are common after orthopedic surgery in the elderly and are directly associated with loss of independence, reduction in the quality of life and increased mortality. The cause of postoperative delirium still remains unclear and may be multifactorial. The aim of this retrospective study is to examine prevalence of postoperative delirium according to the use of dexmedetomidine or propofol in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery under regional anesthesia.

Conditions

  • Orthopedics

Interventions

DRUG

Dexmedetomidine

DRUG

Propofol

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-10-31
Primary Completion
2016-01-31
Completion
2016-01-31

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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