The effect of sedation methods on early postoperative cognitive decline in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery with spinal anesthesia: a prospective cohort study | Synapse
April 3, 2026Open Access
The effect of sedation methods on early postoperative cognitive decline in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery with spinal anesthesia: a prospective cohort study
Key Points
To investigate how different sedation methods affect cognitive decline in patients post hip fracture surgery under spinal anesthesia.
Prospective cohort design
Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery with spinal anesthesia
Comparison of different sedation methods
Assessment of cognitive function postoperatively
Varied sedation methods show different effects on cognitive decline
Significant cognitive decline observed in certain sedation groups
Findings indicate the importance of choosing sedation method in surgical settings
Abstract
Date of Registration: 02/02/2023 (Retrospectively registered). https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05737459.