Delirium complicates 15% to 50% of major operations in older adults, yet may be predictable and preventable through proactive intervention.
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Postoperative Delirium: A 76-Year-Old Woman With Delirium Following SurgeryMs R, a 76-year-old woman, developed delirium first after colectomy with complications and again after routine surgery. Marcantonio discusses diagnosis,...
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