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2022 May 01


J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev


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Associations of Smoking With Delirium and Opioid Use in Older Adults With Traumatic Hip Fracture.

Authors

Salottolo K, Meinig R, Fine L, Kelly M, Madayag R, Ekengren F, Tanner A, Bar-Or D
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 May 01; 6(5).
PMID: 35576240.

Abstract

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for hip fractures, while risk factors for developing delirium include older age and preexisting cognitive impairment. We sought to determine whether smoking status is independently associated with delirium and pain outcomes.