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Hydrocortisone for the prevention of postoperative delirium in digestive surgery (HyPOD)
A multi-centre, placebo-controlled trial is investigating the effectiveness of hydrocortisone (HC) in preventing postoperative delirium (POD) in digestive surgery patients.
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a significant complication in digestive surgery, potentially increasing hospital stays, costs and mortality. Corticoids, such as dexamethasone and methylprednisolone, have been reported to reduce POD.
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