@Article{, title={THE IMPACT OF POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM}, author={Majeed H Alwan}, journal={Basrah Journal of Surgery مجلة البصرة الجراحية}, volume={16}, number={2}, pages={122-126}, year={2010}, abstract={Delirium is a common complication after surgery, especially among critically ill patients. Theetiology is multifactorial and the condition is frequently identified after major complicatedsurgery. It is associated with prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality.This paper present a complex case which required intensive treatment and support as a resultof several complications including delirium. The case also serves a good example in discussingthe different aspects of the condition.

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