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Negative effects of anaesthetic

Negative effects of anaesthetic

  • 17 to 43 percent of patients may have cognitive problems such as memory and executive functions that typically last for up to two weeks. However, delirium in adults over 65 can last for several months.
  • Some studies have shown that the risk of long-term cognitive damage and post-op delirium is highest for those who already have underlying cognitive vulnerabilities, such as Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment.
  • A small percentage of patients have reported traumas from recalling some experience of their medical procedure during general anaesthesia.

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