Abstract:OR IC 95% p value Age 1.05 0.98--1.12 0.140 Female sex 0.47 0.15--1.45 0.190 Dependence 7.33 2.41--22.27 <0.001 Institutionalization 0.61 0.15--2.56 0,500 Dementia 29.59 3.36--260.45 <0.001 Psychoactive Drugs 13.8 0.48--4.02 0.550 Pre--op Albumin 0.59 0.23--1.50 0.270
BACKGROUND:Delirium is a frequent complication in patients hospitalized with femoral neck fracture, with a prevalence of 13-70%. Its occurrence is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Several risk factors have been associated with t… Show more
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