May 28, 2020
9 min.
Adult Cardiac Resident / Fellow Surgeon 8 in 8 Patient Outcomes

Summary

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.

Presenters:
Rita Karianna Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd
University of Pennsylvania

Rakesh C. Arora, MD
University of Manitoba