Table 2.
Preoperative risk factors for developing postoperative delirium at 72 h.
| POD at 72 h | No POD at 72 h | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. patients (n) | 69 | 131 | |
| Age; years | 77.32 ± 6.5 | 74.36 ± 6.3 | 0.002 |
| Male | 52.2% (36) | 49.6% (65) | 0.731 |
| Female | 47.8% (33) | 50.4% (66) | |
| Weight; kg | 72.6 ± 13.6 | 72.8 ± 14.7 | 0.944 |
| ASA I and II | 36.23% (25) | 57.26% (75) | 0.009 |
| ASA III and IV | 63.77% (44) | 42.74% (56) | |
| Taking any antiaggregant and/or anticoagulant | 66.7% (46) | 38.93% (51) | < 0.001 |
| Taking neuroleptic and/or antidepressant drugs | 55.1% (38) | 33.6% (44) | 0.003 |
| Polypharmacy (number of drugs prescribed) | 6.10 ± 2.93 | 4.04 ± 2.70 | < 0.001 |
| Preexisting medical conditions | |||
| Cardiovascular | 79.7% (55) | 67.9% (89) | 0.078 |
| Respiratory | 39.1% (27) | 31.3% (41) | 0.266 |
| Endocrinological-renal | 81.2% (56) | 74.8% (98) | 0.310 |
| Neurological | 53.6% (37) | 29.8% (39) | < 0.001 |
Values are number (%) or mean ± SD.
POD indicates postoperative delirium.