“…17 However, advanced age, 8,18,19,[21][22][23][24] preexisting impaired cognition, 8,21,22,[25][26][27] use of psychotropic medications, 22,25,26,28 and impaired functional status and sensory deficits 8,21,27,29 are recognized as predisposing factors for postoperative delirium. A diverse array of precipitating factors for delirium have also been identified in surgical patients, including impaired oxygenation, 2,30 abnormal hematological and/or biochemical status, 25,26,[30][31][32] blood loss and replacement, 19,32 and intravenous infusions. 19,25,26,33 These factors also vary according to the type of surgery undertaken.…”