Research Article: Effect of Repeated Intranasal Administration of Different Doses of Insulin on Postoperative Delirium, Serum ? and A? Protein in Elderly Patients Undergoing Radical Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Introduction:
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common postoperative complication in older patients undergoing surgery, and its prevalence can reach % after esophageal cancer surgery. Its main manifestations are disordered thinking, disorientation, inattention, day and night reversal, and altered consciousness. POD can lead to increased postoperative complications and perioperative mortality. Currently, the pathogenesis of POD is unclear and there is no safe and effective method for its prevention and treatment. Intranasal…
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