scholarly journals Predictors and Sequelae of Postoperative Delirium in Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 215145931881482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin Arshi ◽  
Wilson C. Lai ◽  
James B. Chen ◽  
Susan V. Bukata ◽  
Alexandra I. Stavrakis ◽  
...  

Introduction: Perioperative delirium in elderly hip fracture patients has been correlated with significant morbidity. The purpose of this study was to determine the preoperative risk factors for and short-term sequelae of postoperative delirium in geriatric hip fracture patients. Methods: We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program to identify geriatric (≥65 years) patients who sustained operative hip fractures in 2016. Cohorts of patients with and without documented postoperative delirium were identified. Primary data on patient demographics and comorbidities were collected and correlated with postoperative complications and hip fracture outcome measures. Multivariate regression was used to compute risk-adjusted odds ratios (OR) of risk factors and sequelae of delirium. Results: In total, 8,439 geriatric hip fracture patients were identified of whom 2,569 patients (30.4%) had postoperative delirium. Age (OR 1.03 [1.02-1.04, p < 0.001), white race (OR 1.54 [1.19-2.00], p = 0.001), American Society of Anesthesiologists classification (OR 1.20 [1.07-1.36], p = 0.003), baseline dementia (OR 2.46 [2.11-2.86], p < 0.001), and preoperative delirium (OR 10.06 [8.12-12.45], p < 0.001) were independent risk factors for postoperative delirium in multivariate analysis. Patients with postoperative delirium had a significantly higher risk-adjusted 30-day mortality (12.0% vs. 4.8%, OR 2.22 [1.74-2.84], p < 0.001) and morbidity profile. Postoperative delirium was also independently associated with higher rates of discharge to (OR 1.65 [1.32-2.06], p < 0.001) and prolonged stay in (OR 1.79 [1.53-2.09], p < 0.001) an inpatient facility, hospital readmission (OR 1.94 [1.58-2.38], p < 0.001) and hospital length of stay (7.6 ± 5.0 vs. 6.1 ± 4.1 days, p < 0.001), as well as lower rates of immediate postoperative weight bearing (OR 0.73 [0.63-0.86], p < 0.001). Discussion: Postoperative delirium is a common occurrence in geriatric hip fractures with multiple risk factors. Delirium portends higher mortality and worse perioperative hospital-based outcomes. Conclusions: Multidisciplinary foreknowledge and management efforts are warranted to mitigate the risk of developing delirium, which strongly predicts perioperative morbidity, mortality, and hip fracture outcomes.

2020 ◽  
pp. 112070001989787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin Arshi ◽  
Wilson C Lai ◽  
Brenda C Iglesias ◽  
Edward J McPherson ◽  
Erik N Zeegen ◽  
...  

Background: Postoperative blood product transfusions in elderly hip fracture patients cause concern for morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors and short-term sequelae of postoperative transfusion following geriatric hip fracture surgery. Methods: We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) to identify geriatric (⩾65 years) patients who sustained operative femoral neck, intertrochanteric, and subtrochanteric hip fractures in 2016. Multivariate regression was used to determine risk-adjusted odds ratios (OR) of associated perioperative risk factors and sequelae of postoperative transfusion. Results: In total, 8416 geriatric hip fracture patients were identified of whom 28.3% had documented postoperative transfusion. In multivariate analysis, age (OR 1.03 [1.02–1.04], p < 0.001), preoperative anaemia (OR 4.69 [3.99–5.52], p = 0.001), female sex (OR 1.61 [1.39–1.87], p < 0.001), lower BMI (OR 0.97 [0.96–0.98], p < 0.001), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification (OR 1.14 [1.01–1.27], p = 0.031), COPD (OR 1.30 [1.06–1.59], p = 0.011), hypertension (OR 1.17 [1.01–1.35], p = 0.038), increased OR time (OR 1.02 [1.01–1.03], p < 0.001), and intertrochanteric (OR 2.99 [2.57–3.49], p < 0.001) and subtrochanteric femur fractures (OR 5.07 [3.84–6.69], p < 0.001) were independent risk factors for receiving postoperative blood transfusion. Patients with postoperative transfusion had a significantly higher risk-adjusted 30-day mortality (8.4% vs. 6.4%, OR 1.29 [1.02–1.64], p = 0.035), hospital readmission rate (9.4% vs. 7.7%, OR 1.27 [1.04–1.55], p = 0.018), and total hospital LOS (7.3 vs. 6.3 days, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Postoperative transfusion is a common occurrence in geriatric fragility hip fractures with multiple risk factors. Careful preoperative planning and multidisciplinary management efforts are warranted to reduce use of postoperative transfusions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 100 (7) ◽  
pp. 556-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Richards ◽  
A Glendenning ◽  
D Benson ◽  
S Alexander ◽  
S Thati

Introduction Management of hip fractures has evolved over recent years to drive better outcomes including length of hospital stay. We aimed to identify and quantify the effect that patient factors influence acute hospital and total health service length of stay. Methods A retrospective observational study based on National Hip Fracture Database data was conducted from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2015. A multiple regression analysis of 330 patients was carried out to determine independent factors that affect acute hospital and total hospital length of stay. Results American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade 3 or above, Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) less than 8 and poor mobility status were independent factors, significantly increasing length of hospital stay in our population. Acute hospital length of stay can be predicted as 8.9 days longer when AMTS less than 8, 4.2 days longer when ASA grade was 3 or above and 20.4 days longer when unable to mobilise unaided (compared with independently mobile individuals). Other factors including total hip replacement compared with hemiarthroplasty did not independently affect length of stay. Conclusions Our analysis in a representative and generalisable population illustrates the importance of identifying these three patient characteristics in hip fracture patients. When recognised and targeted with orthogeriatric support, the length of hospital stay for these patients can be reduced and overall hip fracture care improved. Screening on admission for ASA grade, AMTS and mobility status allows prediction of length of stay and tailoring of care to match needs.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alastair G. Dick ◽  
Dominic Davenport ◽  
Mohit Bansal ◽  
Therese S. Burch ◽  
Max R. Edwards

Introduction: The number of centenarians in the United Kingdom is increasing. An associated increase in the incidence of hip fractures in the extreme elderly population is expected. The National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) initiative was introduced in 2007 aiming to improve hip fracture care. There is a paucity of literature on the outcomes of centenarians with hip fractures since its introduction. The aim of this study is to report our experience of hip fractures in centenarians in the era since the introduction of the NHFD to assess outcomes in terms of mortality, time to surgery, length of stay, and complications. Methods: A retrospective case note study of all centenarians managed for a hip fracture over a 7-year period at a London district general hospital. Results: We report on 22 centenarians sustaining 23 hip fractures between 2008 and 2015. Twenty-one fractures were managed operatively. For patients managed operatively, in-hospital, 30-day, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, and 5-year cumulative mortalities were 30%, 30%, 39%, 50%, 77%, 86%, 95%, and 100%, respectively. In-hospital mortality was 100% for those managed nonoperatively. Mean time to surgery was 1.6 days (range: 0.7-6.3 days). Mean length of stay on the acute orthopedic ward was 23 days (range: 2-51 days). Seventy-one percent had a postoperative complication most commonly a hospital-acquired pneumonia or urinary tract infection. Conclusion: Compared to a series of centenarians with hip fractures prior to the introduction of the NHFD, we report a reduced time to surgery. Mortality and hospital length of stay were similar.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215145932091186
Author(s):  
Jordan B. Pasternack ◽  
Matthew L. Ciminero ◽  
Michael Silver ◽  
Joseph Chang ◽  
Piyush Gupta ◽  
...  

Introduction: With respect to care setting, there are mixed results in the literature with respect to the role of trauma centers in management of isolated geriatric hip fractures. During a transition from a Level 3 to a Level 1 trauma center, significant protocol changes were implemented that sought to standardize and improve the care of hip fracture patients. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of this transition on the management, efficiency, morbidity, mortality, and discharge of geriatric hip fracture patients. Methods: A retrospective chart review of geriatric hip fractures treated operatively was conducted. Two cohorts were compared: hip fractures in the year prior to (2015) and year following (2017) Level 1 Trauma designation. Primary outcome measures were length of stay (LOS), transfusion rate, complication rate, and mortality rate. Secondary outcome measures were time from emergency department (ED) arrival to medical optimization, time from medical optimization to surgery, time from ED arrival to surgery, and discharge destination. Results: There were no differences in LOS, transfusion rate, or complication rate between the two cohorts. There was a nonsignificant trend toward lower in-hospital mortality after the transition (2.24% vs 0.83%). There were no differences in time from ED arrival to medical optimization, time from medical optimization to surgery, time from ED arrival to surgery, and percentage of patients discharged home between the cohorts. Discussion: Management of operative geriatric hip fractures at our institution has remained consistent following transition to a Level 1 trauma center. There was a trend toward lower mortality after transition, but this difference was not statistically significant. We attribute the variety of findings in the literature with respect to trauma center management of hip fractures to individualized institutional trauma protocols as well as the diverse patient populations these centers serve.


2018 ◽  
Vol 159 (38) ◽  
pp. 1543-1547
Author(s):  
Krisztina Juhász ◽  
Imre Boncz ◽  
Péter Kanizsai ◽  
Andor Sebestyén

Abstract: Introduction: Although several national studies reported on the risk factors for contralateral hip fracture, there are no data about the prognostic factors of the time until contralateral hip fractures. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse the impact of different prognostic factors on the time until the development of contralateral fracture and to determine the incidence of contralateral hip fractures after femoral neck fractures. Method: Patients aged 60 years and over with contralateral hip fracture between 01 Jan 2000 and 31 Dec 2008 were identified among those who suffered their femoral neck fracture in Hungary in 2000. Risk factors as age, sex, comorbidities, type of fracture and surgery, place of living and hospitals providing treatment for primary fracture were analysed by one way ANOVA focusing on the time until the development of contralateral hip fracture. Results: 312 patients met the inclusion criteria. The incidence of contralateral hip fracture after femoral neck fracture ranged between 1.5% and 2.1%, the cumulative incidence was 8.24%. The mean time until the development of contralateral hip fracture was 1159.8 days. The incidence of contralateral hip fracture showed no significant deviation. Significantly shorter time (p = 0.010) was detected until the contralateral hip fracture in older patients with femoral neck fracture. Conclusions: The yearly incidence of contralateral hip fracture showed no significant difference by patients with femoral neck fracture over 60 years. The shorter time until the contralateral hip fracture by the older age groups highlights the need of elaboration of prevention strategies. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(38): 1543–1547.


Author(s):  
Chen-guang Wang ◽  
Ya-fei Qin ◽  
Xin Wan ◽  
Li-cheng Song ◽  
Zhi-jun Li ◽  
...  

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document