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  1. Induction behaviour and race and its association with postoperative agitation in paediatric elective surgery

    Induction behaviour and race and its association with postoperative agitation in paediatric elective surgery

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Euodia Dorothea Swart --- Department of Anaesthetics, South Africa Chantal Rajah --- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthetics, South Africa Reitze Nils Rodseth --- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthetics, South Africa
    Background: It has been suggested that preoperative agitation in children may be a risk factor for postoperative delirium and postoperative vomiting. Previous studies have suggested that adult African patients have a lower incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, but no...
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  2. Assessment of delirium in the intensive care unit

    Assessment of delirium in the intensive care unit

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: TF Kallenbach --- Department of Anaesthesia, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa LA Amado --- Department of Anaesthesia, South Africa
    Delirium poses a significant burden on our healthcare, with patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) at an increased risk for developing this disorder. In addition, the ICU environment poses unique challenges in the assessment of delirium. It is paramount...
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