The goal of this observational study is to learn whether the brain's ability to use oxygen during surgery is associated with postoperative delirium in adults aged 65 years and older undergoing general anesthesia. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does reduced cerebral oxygen consumption responsiveness during surgery increase the risk of postoperative delirium in older patients? Participants who are undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia as part of their routine medical care will have brain oxygen levels measured during surgery using a non-invasive forehead sensor, and will be assessed for delirium for up to three days after surgery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Cerebral oxygenation will be monitored intraoperatively using a non-invasive forehead sensor based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy technology. During general anesthesia, the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂) may be temporarily adjusted within the standard clinical range used in routine anesthesia care to evaluate the brain's oxygen utilization response. No experimental oxygen levels or additional therapeutic interventions will be administered beyond standard clinical practice.
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
RECRUITINGIncidence of Postoperative Delirium
Postoperative delirium diagnosed using 3D-CAM conducted in the post-anesthesia care unit and hospital ward. Delirium will be defined as at least one positive assessment during the first three postoperative days.
Time frame: Up to 3 days after surgery
Intraoperative Cerebral Oxygen Utilization Response (ΔHbO-HbR)
Change in the difference between oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO) and deoxygenated hemoglobin (HbR), calculated as Δ(HbO-HbR), measured intraoperatively using functional near-infrared spectroscopy during variations in inspired oxygen concentration within the clinically applied range.
Time frame: During surgery
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