Comparison of incidence and risk factors of delirium between general and regional anesthesia in elderly patients after lower extremity surgery

Kupeli I., GÜLEÇ E., BİRİCİK E., BİÇER Ö. S., Gunes Y.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.41, no.1, pp.34-40, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.34-40
  • Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the risk factors and the incidence of delirium following orthopedic surgery under the general or regional anesthesia in elderly patients.