Electroencephalographic Biomarker to Predict the Development of Postoperative Delirium: a Protocol of an Observational Study in a Cohort of Patients From Five Centers
Acute post-operatory cognitive dysfunction states are one of the most important complications in older patients that underwent surgery. Among them postoperative delirium (POD) is the the most studied. Patients who develop delirium have poorer long-term outcomes, such as longer length of hospital stay, institutionalization at discharge, and even higher mortality, and consequently, the human and economic costs significantly increase for the health system. Here the research team will use an observational cohort, investigator blinded in five-center with a primary endpoint to validate intraoperative EEG analysis as a reliable biomarker of postoperative delirium.
• Age ≥ 60 years old
• Scheduled for high-risk elective surgery
• Need for at least 3 days of hospital stay after surgery
• Surgery performed under general anesthesia
• Written informed consent for participation in the trial