RCT: In older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, regional anesthesia did not reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium compared to general anesthesia.
8 Jan, 2022 | 23:09h | UTCEffect of Regional vs General Anesthesia on Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: The RAGA Randomized Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: China-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication – University of Birmingham
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RCT: Spinal Anesthesia not Superior to General Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Older Adults.