Association of intraoperative dexamethasone administration with postoperative delirium and the role of hyperglycaemia: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Postoperative delirium may be influenced by dexamethasone, impacting patient recovery.
• Patients receiving dexamethasone had a significant incidence of delirium compared to those who did not.
• Observational analysis examined records from multiple surgical settings, showing dexamethasone's role.
• Findings suggest a link between dexamethasone and hyperglycaemia, indicating careful monitoring is needed.