Influence of dexmedetomidine on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in the elderly: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Brain and Behavior2022Vol. 12(8), pp. e2665–e2665
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Abstract
Dex is associated with a reduced risk of POCD in elderly patients receiving surgeries with general anesthesia, and the results were mainly obtained in studies with POCD diagnosed with MMSE. Based on these findings, Dex may be considered as a preventative measure for POCD in elderly patients.
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