ELDERLY PATIENTS

This study tested whether giving a small amount of s-ketamine during chest surgery could reduce the risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in patients aged 60 and older. Over 500 participants were randomly assigned to receive either s-ketamine or another drug (dexmedet…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks given before hip fracture surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward. 77 older adults received either a sacral erector spinae plane block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block. Researchers measured pain scores, opioi…

This study looked at whether a special nerve block called PENG can reduce pain when positioning patients with hip fractures for spinal anesthesia. Sixty adults having hip fracture surgery were randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The main goal was to see if the block ma…

This study looked at 174 older adults (ages 65-80) having lumbar fusion surgery to see whether using sodium acetate Ringer's solution or sodium lactate Ringer's solution during the operation better protects the kidneys. Researchers measured early kidney injury markers in urine an…

This study followed 76 cancer patients over age 70 to see how geriatric tests and social factors affect their quality of life. Researchers wanted to learn how to better tailor chemotherapy and care for older adults. The goal was to improve both well-being and cost-effectiveness o…