Post-operative delirium (POD) is a common and serious complication that occurs after surgery, particularly in older adults. It is characterized by an acute and fluctuating disturbance in attention, awareness, and cognition, typically arising within the first few days following anesthesia and surgery. POD can manifest as confusion, disorientation, memory disturbances, hallucinations, or agitation, and may vary in intensity and duration. It is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospita
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A received sevoflurane-based anesthesia, while Group B received propofol-based anesthesia. All participants were induced with intravenous propofol (1–2 mg/kg)
Sponsors
Faisalabad medical university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both gender 60-90 Patients undergoing for Mild to moderate risk elective surgery American society of Anesthesiology (ASA) I-III
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient with preoperative delirium History of dementia Psychiatric disease like schizophrenia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or myasthenia gravis Hepatic or renal dysfunction Requirement for postoperative mechanical ventilation Allergy to any of the study drugs History of surgery within the recent six months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post Operative Delirium. Timepoint: During the first seven post-operative days, delirium will be assessed twice each day, that is, between 8–10 am and 6–8 pm, by using CAM. Delirium will be assessed as per operational definition. All the information will be recorded on performa by myself. Method of measurement: Confusion Assessment Method. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduce hospital stay and better outcomes. Timepoint: During the first seven post-operative days, delirium will be assessed twice each day, that is, between 8–10 am and 6–8 pm, by using CAM. Method of measurement: Confusion Assessment Method (CAM). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr Humaira Ahmad
Allied Hospital faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed