Effects of Esketamine on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Lobectomy: A Randomised, Single-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría December 17, 2025 Xueping Li, Haoping Mao, Jiao Luo et al. 1 citation
BACKGROUND: Elderly patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy with incision are at a high risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Intraoperative esketamine may offer potential neuroprotective benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative esketamine in reducing the incidence of POCD in elderly patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy with incision. METHODS: In...