title: Evaluation and management of the elderly patient at risk for postoperative delirium.
abstract: Geriatric patients are at a high risk for the development of postoperative delirium. By recognizing predisposing and precipitating risk factors, preventive measures can be undertaken to reduce this risk. Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential, and we offer therapeutic strategies to help reduce the high morbidity and mortality of this important condition.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (11GRC), 1201 NW 16 Street, Miami, FL 33125, USA. anita.bagri@va.gov
authors.forename: Anita S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Bagri
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rico
authors.forename: Jorge G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Ruiz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003693:Delirium / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors