S2 Ep. 14: Dazed and confused (Postoperative delirium)

Today we're following last week's episode on anaesthesia for NOF surgery with an episode focusing on post-operative delirium. These two topics go hand-in-hand but were way to big for us to tackle in just one episode.We start by defining delirium and revising the DSM-V diagnostic criteria, and take a brief look at the different pathophysiological theories behind delirium, factors predisposing to delirium development, and the management of established delirium. We specifically address what we as anaesthetists can do pre-, intra- and post-operatively to try to reduce the risk of our patients developing post-operative delirium. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you!Thanks for listening, and happy studying.Resources for today's episode:Cognitive decline after anaesthesia and critical care by D. Gwilym Lloyd et al.https://doi.org/10.1093/bjaceaccp/mks004  Postoperative delirium: treatment and prevention by T. During et al.https://doi.org/10.1097/ACO.0000000000000939 Improving perioperative brain health: an expert consensus review of key actions for the perioperative care team by C. Peden et al.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2020.10.037 Postoperative delirium: perioperative assessment, risk reduction, and management by Z. Jin et al.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2020.06.063 Australian Commission in Health and Quality in Healthcare: Delirium Clinical Care Standardhttps://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/clinical-care-standards/delirium-clinical-care-standard Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We love hearing from you! And don't forget to claim CPD for listening if you are a consultant or fellow. Log us as a learning session which you can find within the knowledge and skills division, and as evidence upload a screenshot of the podcast episode. Thanks for listening, and happy studying!