From chest pain to a &0x0: understanding delirium in the perioperative period

Authors

Corey Carney, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Sinziana Constantinescu, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

A 70 year old female with a history of asthma and diabetes was admitted for workup of a near syncopal episode with anginal symptoms. Extensive workup did not reveal any acute process and anginal symptoms subsided. Initial plans for discharge were delayed secondary to severe night time delirium which prompted neurology consultation and work up for stroke. Delirium precautions were initiated and patient improved over time. It is important to understand the causes of delirium and preventative measures to combat delirium in the elderly patient and the perioperative period.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Carney C, Constantinescu S, Soto R. From chest pain to a &0x0: understanding delirium in the perioperative period. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.