Table 5.
Comparison of POD and POCD incidence and severity between the two groups.
| DEX group (n = 54) | S group (n = 55) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POD incidence, N (%) | 6 (11.1) | 15 (27.3) | 0.004 |
| POCD incidence, N (%) | 9 (16.7) | 17 (30.9) | 0.008 |
| POD severity (score) | 2.4 ± 1.1 | 2.2 ± 1.0 | 0.084 |
| Days of POCD per individual, N (%) | 0.6 ± 0.7 | 0.4 ± 0.5 | 0.208 |
Data are described as mean ± SD or amount (percentage).