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Title:

[Incidence and risk factors of delirium after hip surgery]

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Bickel, H; Gradinger, R; Kochs, E; Wagner, K; Förstl, H
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Postoperative delirium is common among elderly hip surgery patients. The objective of the current study was to determine the incidence of delirious states and to identify possible risk factors. METHOD: The sample consisted of 200 consecutive patients, age 60 years and older, who underwent hip surgery because of acute hip fracture or elective hip replacement. Patients were prospectively assessed preoperatively and on a daily basis postoperatively using the Confusion Assessment Method (...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Psychiatr Prax
Year:
2004
Journal volume:
31
Journal issue:
7
Pages contribution:
360-5
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-2004-828361
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15467965
Print-ISSN:
0303-4259
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Anästhesiologie (DHM); Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie; Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
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