
148| Perioperative Cognitive Decline in Older Adults – A Conversation With Dr. Cate Price
08/01/24 • 86 min
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Catherine Price about perioperative cognitive decline (including delirium), particularly in older adults. Various topics are covered, including the frequency of cognitive problems post-surgery, predisposing and precipitating factors for post-surgical cognitive impairments, surgery as a biological stress test for the brain, the mechanisms by which non-CNS surgery can impact cognitive functioning, depth of anesthesia and brain health, the impact of pre-operative cognitive functioning on healthcare decision making before, during, and after surgery, the role of neuropsychology in care for surgical patients, and interventions for perioperative cognitive problems.
Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/148
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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Catherine Price about perioperative cognitive decline (including delirium), particularly in older adults. Various topics are covered, including the frequency of cognitive problems post-surgery, predisposing and precipitating factors for post-surgical cognitive impairments, surgery as a biological stress test for the brain, the mechanisms by which non-CNS surgery can impact cognitive functioning, depth of anesthesia and brain health, the impact of pre-operative cognitive functioning on healthcare decision making before, during, and after surgery, the role of neuropsychology in care for surgical patients, and interventions for perioperative cognitive problems.
Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/148
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1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS
2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it
3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes
4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating
Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior!
[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]
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2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it
3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes
4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating
Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior!
[Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]
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