Delirium is a disorder in awareness, attention and cognition. Pathophysiologically, is a response to stress. Postoperative delirium (POD) is a usual complication in aged patients following hip fracture surgery. Neuroinflammation is an important factor linked with the progress of POD. Though there are no efficient cures for delirium the endocannabinoid system may have a role in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Co-ultraPEALut: Role in Preclinical and Clinical Delirium Manifestations

Crupi, Rosalia;Siracusa, Rosalba;Cordaro, Marika;Impellizzeri, Daniela;Di Paola, Rosanna;Cuzzocrea, Salvatore
2019-01-01

Abstract

Delirium is a disorder in awareness, attention and cognition. Pathophysiologically, is a response to stress. Postoperative delirium (POD) is a usual complication in aged patients following hip fracture surgery. Neuroinflammation is an important factor linked with the progress of POD. Though there are no efficient cures for delirium the endocannabinoid system may have a role in neuropsychiatric disorders.
2019
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