Perioperative Cognitive Protection-Dexmetomidine
ID Number 06-0217
Principal Investigator(s)Jeffrey H. Silverstein
Department(s) or Division(s)
Anesthesiology
Description
The purpose of this study is to find out if the drug dexmedetomidine can prevent delirium (confusion) after surgery. We are also interested in whether delirium is associated with changes in our ability to think after surgery.
Contact Information
Chung Lim
(212) 241-7749
muhammad.nauman@mountsinai.org
Recruiting Patients: Yes