The patient became confused after general anesthesia surgery.
Jul 26, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Introduction
After general anesthesia, a person may become confused, possibly due to factors such as anesthetic drugs, surgical trauma and inflammatory responses, or prolonged bed rest, which requires symptomatic treatment. Additionally, other conditions such as hypoglycemia, insufficient cerebral blood supply, or cerebral infarction could also be responsible. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly if they experience any discomfort to avoid delays in treatment. In daily life, a light diet and adequate rest are also important.
Confusion after general anesthesia surgery may be related to anesthetic drugs, surgical trauma and inflammatory response, prolonged bed rest, and other factors, requiring symptomatic treatment. Specific details are as follows:
1. Anesthetic drugs: The anesthetic agents used during general anesthesia surgery may have adverse effects on the brain, leading to postoperative cognitive dysfunction and causing the aforementioned condition. This situation is generally not severe and typically resolves spontaneously once the anesthetic drugs are completely metabolized, without requiring special treatment.
2. Surgical trauma and inflammatory response: Trauma and inflammation during surgery may release inflammatory mediators, triggering neuroinflammation and neural damage, which can negatively affect the brain and lead to the described symptoms. It is recommended that patients take medications such as vitamin B1 tablets and mecobalamin tablets as prescribed by their doctor to promote nerve repair.
3. Prolonged bed rest: After surgery, patients often need to remain in bed for extended periods, which may impair blood circulation and reduce oxygen supply, thereby affecting brain function and resulting in the above phenomena. Patients are advised to engage in appropriate physical activity after surgery and may use massage to improve blood circulation, which usually helps alleviate this condition.
In addition, other underlying causes such as hypoglycemia, cerebral ischemia, or cerebral infarction may also contribute. Patients should seek timely medical attention if discomfort occurs to avoid delays in treatment. Additionally, maintaining a light diet and ensuring adequate rest in daily life are recommended.
