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In two studies published in the April issue of Anesthesiology, anesthesiologists from the Duke University School of Medicine report new findings that may help to identify patients at greater risk of experiencing postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium is a state of confusion affecting approximately 15 percent of older surgical patients. Episodes of delirium may occur for several hours or even for days.

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