2024 study suggests non-salicylate NSAIDs like ibuprofen lower postoperative delirium risk compared to acetaminophen and salicylate NSAIDs.
A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 meeting indicates that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), particularly ibuprofen, may lower the risk of postoperative delirium in patients. Analyzing records from 2014-2023, researchers found non-salicylate NSAIDs reduced delirium risk compared to acetaminophen and salicylate NSAIDs. While promising, the study's authors caution about NSAID side effects and stress the importance of evaluating patient health before use.
October 20, 2024
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