POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM

This study tested a new approach during brain surgery: gently stimulating the nerve that controls the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle). The goal was to see if this could reduce common complications after surgery, such as confusion (delirium) and lung problems. The trial invo…

This study tested if being in a room with natural light instead of artificial light could prevent delirium (sudden confusion) after heart surgery. Researchers observed 448 adults over 12 months. They compared patients who had natural light to those who had only artificial light. …

This study tested whether suvorexant, a sleep medication, could improve sleep and reduce delirium (sudden confusion) in 100 adults aged 60 and older recovering from heart surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU). Participants received either suvorexant or a placebo for 7 nights. …

This study looked at whether using an EEG (brain wave monitor) during general anesthesia can reduce confusion and pain after dental surgery in children. 92 kids aged 4-10 were split into two groups: one with standard monitoring and one with added EEG guidance. The goal was to see…

This study tested a special anesthesia method during heart surgery to help older adults recover better. The goal was to reduce confusion, pain, and blood pressure problems after surgery. 70 people aged 60 and older who had heart bypass or valve surgery took part. The approach use…

This study tested two ways to manage pain after open-heart surgery: one using a single nerve block and another combining two blocks. 42 adults having heart surgery took part. The goal was to see if the combined block provides better pain relief and reduces complications like conf…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical stimulation at specific acupoints (Neiguan and Shenmen) could reduce confusion after surgery in 226 older adults undergoing abdominal surgery. The researchers also looked at brain wave changes to understand how it might work. The goal…