新举措旨在通过更好的麻醉方法减少老年人与外科有关的精神混乱。 New initiative aims to reduce surgery-related mental confusion in older adults through better anesthesia practices.

经过手术后,老年人面临更高的术后妄想症 - - 一种导致混乱和记忆问题的疾病. Older adults face higher risks of postoperative delirium—a condition causing confusion and memory issues—after surgery. 为解决这一问题,美国麻醉学学会发起了 " 行动性脑健康倡议 " ,提供指导方针和病人教育。 The American Society of Anesthesiologists launched the Perioperative Brain Health Initiative to address this by providing guidelines and patient education. 建议包括详细的手术前评价,选择适当的麻醉,以及使用脱氧麻黄素等药物来降低风险。 Recommendations include detailed pre-surgery evaluations, selecting appropriate anesthesia, and using medications like dexmedetomidine to reduce risks. 建议患者与其麻醉师讨论他们的健康状况和药物。 Patients are advised to discuss their health conditions and medications with their anesthesiologists.