Anesthesia and the old brain.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3181b80939.
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Abstract
The perioperative period may have long-term consequences on cognitive function in the elderly patient. In this special article, we summarize the rationale and evidence that the anesthetic per se is a contributor. The evidence at this point is considered suggestive and further research is needed, especially in humans.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthetics, Inhalation
- Brain
- Dementia