Impact of Postanesthesia Care Unit Delirium on Postoperative Quality of Recovery

Impact of Postanesthesia Care Unit Delirium on Postoperative Quality of Recovery

Postanesthesia care unit (PACU) delirium is subtype of postoperative delirium that occurs early after anesthesia and surgery during the recovery period. The consequences of PACU delirium have not been investigated thoroughly. So far it is unknown, whether patients with PACU delirium experience impaired postoperative quality of recovery.

The aim of this observational study is to assess the impact of PACU delirium on quality of recovery 24 hours after general anesthesia for elective non-cardiac surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective non-cardiac surgery
• general anesthesia
• fluency in German

Exclusion Criteria:

• expected postoperative ICU stay