Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation prevents postoperative delirium in elderly patients (VNSTAR): protocol for a multicentre, randomised controlled trial

Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in elderly patients and is closely associated with delayed recovery, prolonged hospital stays, increased mortality rates and increased medical expenses. Vagus nerve stimulation, a novel technique in the field of neuroscience, has dem...

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Main Authors: Anxin Wang, Bo Wang, Ruquan Han, Fa Liang, Youxuan Wu, Minyu Jian, Xinyan Wang, Haiyang Liu, Xuan Hou, Kangda Zhang, Tianyuan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-05-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e099736.full
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