Evaluation of two delirium screening tools for detecting post-operative delirium in the elderly.

Neufeld, K J

Evaluation of two delirium screening tools for detecting post-operative delirium in the elderly. [electronic resource] - British journal of anaesthesia Oct 2013 - 612-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1471-6771

10.1093/bja/aet167 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anesthesia, General
Checklist
Critical Care--methods
Delirium--diagnosis
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Female
Humans
Male
Mass Screening--methods
Neuropsychological Tests
Postoperative Care--methods
Postoperative Complications--diagnosis
Prospective Studies
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Sensitivity and Specificity