Effect of Intraoperative Intravenous Lidocaine on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar ...
Introduction POD is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome that adversely affects recovery, prolongs hospital stay, increases medical costs, and even elevates mortality risk.1,2 The reported incidence of POD in elderly surgical patients ranges from 20% to 45%. …