Anesthesia and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).

Title:: Anesthesia and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).
Document type:: Journal Article
Author(s):: Jungwirth, B; Zieglgänsberger, W; Kochs, E; Rammes, G
Abstract:: POCD describes a decline in cognitive function after surgery with a predominance in the elderly patient. Although there is general agreement that POCD is likely to be multifactorial, whether its occurrence is a result of the effects of surgery or general anesthesia remains unclear. This review provides a synopsis of the available clinical and preclinical data and summarizes recent research relevant to the occurrence of POCD and possible pharmacologic algorithms for its prevention and treatment.
Journal title abbreviation:: Mini Rev Med Chem
Year:: 2009
Journal volume:: 9
Journal issue:: 14
Pages contribution:: 1568-79
Language:: eng
Pubmed ID:: http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20088778
Print-ISSN:: 1389-5575
TUM Institution:: Klinik für Anästhesiologie (DHM)
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