Postoperative Delirium and Its Biomarkers in Elderly Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac and Non-neurosurgery.

Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in elderly patients and is associated with negative clinical outcomes, such as prolonged hospitalizations, cognitive impairment, and higher mortality rate. While the pathophysiology of delirium remains unknown, the cerebral hypoperfusion and neuroinflammatory response are considered to play an important role in the process of POD. The aim of the study is to determine the association between POD and biomarkers in elderly patients undergoing noncardiac and non-neurological surgery.