Effects of propofol, dexmedetomidine, and midazolam on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients

Li, Weixia; Luo, Ru‐Yi; Chen, Chao; Li, Xiang; Ao, Jing-Sheng; Liu, Yue; Yin, Yi-Qing

doi:10.1097/cm9.0000000000000098

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Effects of propofol, dexmedetomidine, and midazolam on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients

Published in Chinese Medical Journal • Feb 6, 2019

Authors:

Weixia Li

Ru‐Yi Luo

Chao Chen

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a serious complication after surgery, especially in elderly patients. The anesthesia technique is a potentially modifiable risk factor for POCD. This study assessed the effects of dexmedetomidine, propofol or midazolam sedation on POCD in eld...

Subject

Dexmedetomidine

Medicine

Propofol

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