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Confusion/Delirium Following Cataract Surgery: An Incidence Study of 1-Year Duration

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2005

Asher Milstein ,
Ayala Pollack ,
Guy Kleinman  and
Yoram Barak
Asher Milstein
Affiliation:
Ophthalmology Department, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel, and the Hadassa School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
Ayala Pollack
Affiliation:
Ophthalmology Department, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel, and the Hadassa School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
Guy Kleinman
Affiliation:
Ophthalmology Department, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel, and the Hadassa School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
Yoram Barak
Affiliation:
Abarbanel Mental Health Center, Bat-Yam, Israel, and the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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Abstract

Background: Delirium is frequently observed in clinical practice, particularly in medical and surgical wards and more so among patients at risk, especially elderly with pre-existing central nervous system impairments. Objective: Despite the severe consequences of delirium, epidemiological data relating to incidence of delirium following “minor” surgery are lacking. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of delirium following cataract surgery in community-dwelling patients. Outcome: For purposes of the present study, the Confusion Rating Scale was used. Results: Of 296 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria, 13 (4.4%) had had immediate postoperative delirium. The two variables that significantly differentiated between delirious and nondelirious patients were older age (82.1 vs. 73.06 years; p < .001) and more frequent use of benzodiazepine premedication (69% vs. 39.9%; p < .002). Conclusion: These findings suggest that the incidence of delirium following cataract surgery requires greater awareness, possibly changes in premedication, and a longer observation period in the very old.

Keywords

Cataractsurgerydeliriumnursing
Type
Articles
Information
International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 14 , Issue 3 , September 2002 , pp. 301 - 306
Copyright
© 2002 International Psychogeriatric Association

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