Objective  To investigate the evaluation, risk factors and intervening measures of postoperative delirium in patients after liver transplantation, and to provide reference for clinical practice. Methods  The relevant literatures on delirium after liver transplantation at home and abroad in recent years were consulted. Based on the definition of postoperative delirium, the research status, evaluation tools and evaluation frequency at home and abroad were reviewed. From the aspects of donor and recipient, the influencing factors by connecting preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative stages and angles were explored. Results  The incidence of postoperative delirium in patients with liver transplantation was high, and the risk factors were numerous, which ran through before and after liver transplantation. In terms of research type, most domestic and foreign studies were retrospective, single center, small sample surveys, with different assessment tools and assessment frequency. There were few high-quality intervention studies on delirium after liver transplantation. Conclusions  Delirium after liver transplantation is predictable, evaluable and treatable. Effective risk assessment and screening are very important. Intervention for patients undergoing liver transplantation who develop postoperative delirium requires a combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Citation： LI Siqin, WU Menghang. Research progress of evaluation, risk factors and intervening measures of delirium after liver transplantation. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2023, 30(2): 242-248. doi: 10.7507/1007-9424.202207067 Copy