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Postoperative Encephalopathy, Metabolic
Risk
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Pts undergoing any surgical procedure are at risk. It is especially of concern following brain or cardiac surgery or interventional neuroradiology procedures and in pts with COPD, cancer, renal or hepatic failure, and those with lyte abnormalities.
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Post–liver transplant.
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No gender predominance.
Perioperative Risks
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Aspiration, fluid and lyte imbalances, circulatory failure, hypoxia, insulin use
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