Research Article: The Potential Value of Systemic Inflammation Response Index on Delirium After Hip Arthroplasty Surgery in Older Patients: A Retrospective Study
Introduction:
Postoperative delirium (POD) remains one of most common complication in older patients receiving surgery, which is characterized by acute and fluctuating alteration in the level of consciousness and cognition. Previous study reported that the incidence of delirium after surgery ranges from % to % among older patients. POD is linked to with neuropsychiatric symptoms, longer hospital stay, higher medical expenditures and lower in activities of daily living, – especially in older patients. More importantly, POD can…
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