Chinese People's Armed Police Force Medical College Affiliated Hospital

Effect of electroacupuncture on postoperative delirium in older patients undergoing major surgery: a prospective, multicenter, randomized sham-controlled trial

Abstract Purpose Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in older patients undergoing major surgery and is associated with prolonged hospitalization, delayed recovery, and increased mortality. This study evaluated whether perioperative electroacupuncture (EA) reduce...