Preoperative cognitive impairment predicts deep anaesthesia and higher postoperative pain in elderly patients: an observational study
Severe preoperative cognitive impairment was associated with prolonged episodes of deep anaesthesia despite comparable anaesthetic dosages, suggesting heightened sensitivity in these patients. Further studies are needed to determine whether these findings can serve as markers for identifying cognitive impairment in preoperative assessments.
Authors
- Carla D. Grundmann
- Jan M. Wischermann
- Ulrich H. Frey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2961-6629)
- Julian Runge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9452-1696)
- Petra Bischoff
- Rosa K. Heedfeld
Institutions
- Universitätsklinik Marien Hospital Herne (DE)
- Spital Linth (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Anesthesiology
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03452-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55