New Orleans—One of the main adverse events faced by elderly patients undergoing surgery is postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Yet, according to researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil, the incidence of POCD appears to be manageable with the addition of dexamethasone to a general anesthetic regimen, especially one that uses light anesthesia.
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