What’s a post-op delirium? Postoperative delirium is an acute, mostly temporary state of confusion and is also known as a transitional syndrome or acute organic psychosyndrome. It occurs in 5-15% of all patients. At the same time, various functions of the brain are restricted. There are changes in consciousness, thinking, moving, sleeping and feeling. It … Postoperative delirium
The symptoms The postoperative delirium usually develops within the first four days after an operation/general anaesthetic. Affected patients usually suffer from disorientation, especially a temporal and situational confusion. The orientation to the place and the person is rather intact. Further symptoms are anxiety and restlessness, patients often react irritably or even aggressively towards nursing staff … The symptoms | Postoperative delirium
Introduction A patient who has been operated on under general anesthesia comes to the recovery room for further monitoring after surgery. There, ECG, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation (vital signs) as well as the patient’s general condition are monitored. The patient remains in the recovery room until he or she awakens from the anesthesia … After-effects of general anesthesia
Aftereffects in children Children experience similar after-effects after anesthesia as adults. However, post-operative nausea with vomiting is rather rare and occurs in only about 10% of children. More often, however, due to the smaller airways, there are injuries in the mouth and throat area and consequently sore throats after anesthesia. Temporary hoarseness due to irritation … Aftereffects in children | After-effects of general anesthesia
