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Vital signs and impaired cognition in older emergency department patients: The APOP study

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  • Jacinta A Lucke
  • Jelle de Gelder
  • Laura C Blomaard
  • Christian Heringhaus
  • Jelmer Alsma
  • Stephanie C E Klein Nagelvoort Schuit
  • Anniek Brink
  • Sander Anten
  • Gerard J Blauw
  • Bas de Groot
  • Simon P Mooijaart

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Background/Objectives: Cognitive impairment is a frequent problem among older patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) and can be the result of pre-existing cognitive impairment, delirium, or neurologic disorders. Another cause can also be acute disturbance of brain perfusion and oxygenation, which may be reversed by optimal resuscitation. This study aimed to assess the relationship between vital signs, as a measure of acute hemodynamic changes, and cognitive impairment in older ED patients. Design: Prospective cohort study Setting: ED’s of two tertiary care and two secondary care hospitals in the Netherlands. Participants: 2629 patients aged 70-years and older Measurements: Vital signs were measured at the moment of ED arrival as part of routine clinical care. Cognition was measured using the Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test (6-CIT). Results: The median age of patients was 78 years (IQR 74–84). Cognitive impairment was present in 738 patients (28.1%). When comparing lowest with highest quartiles, a systolic blood pressure of 21/min) was associated with increased risk of impaired cognition (OR 2.16, 95% CI 1.58–2.95) as well as oxygen saturation of

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  • Jacinta A Lucke & Jelle de Gelder & Laura C Blomaard & Christian Heringhaus & Jelmer Alsma & Stephanie C E Klein Nagelvoort Schuit & Anniek Brink & Sander Anten & Gerard J Blauw & Bas de Groot & Simon, 2019. "Vital signs and impaired cognition in older emergency department patients: The APOP study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(6), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0218596
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218596
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