Rita Karianna Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd and Rakesh C. Arora, MD, PhD
University of Pennsylvania and University of Manitoba
This video highlights the importance of considering delirium as a medical emergency in the postoperative cardiac surgery patient. It defines postoperative delirium, identifies patients who are at risk, and explains the diagnostic process, as well as how to provide care.
The STS 8 in 8 Series offers quick access to important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. Each informative video is narrated by an expert in the field and covers one topic using eight slides in 8 minutes.
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