Volatile versus intravenous anaesthesia and perioperative neurocognitive disorders: anything to see here?

Abstract

There is a potential differential effect of sevoflurane compared with propofol on postoperative delirium and other perioperative neurocognitive disorders. More generally, there are perhaps differences between volatile and intravenous anaesthetic agents in their possible impact on perioperative neurocognitive disorders. Strengths and limitations of a recent study in this journal and its contribution to our understanding of the impact of anaesthetic technique on perioperative neurocognitive disorders are discussed.

• Authors: Lisbeth A Evered, David A Scott, Robert Sanders
• Journal: British journal of anaesthesia (Br J Anaesth) Vol. 131 Issue 2 Pg. 191-193 (08 2023) ISSN: 1471-6771 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 37330310 (Publication Type: Editorial, Comment)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2023 British Journal of Anaesthesia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Anesthetics, Inhalation
• Propofol
• Anesthetics, Intravenous
• Methyl Ethers

Topics

• Humans
• Anesthetics, Inhalation (adverse effects)
• Anesthesia, Intravenous
• Anesthesia, General (methods)
• Propofol
• Anesthetics, Intravenous
• Neurocognitive Disorders
• Methyl Ethers