Abstract

Post-operative delirium (POD) is a neurocognitive complication that can arise in patients who have undergone a surgical procedure. It is characterized by the onset of reduced attention or cognition, mood or personality disturbances, and hallucinations that occur between 10 minutes to multiple days after waking up from anesthesia. These symptoms may only be brief, but in some cases can lead to long-term cognitive impairment and dysfunction and have been associated with the development of dementias. It is estimated that rates of POD occurrence are between 13.2- 41.7% with major risk factors including being over the age of 65 and the intensity of procedure. Current research suggests a systemic immune response resulting in blood-brain barrier disruption may contribute to the development of POD. The topic of POD has not been widely illustrated or animated. This project aims to create an interactive website with a series of short 3D animations demonstrating the proposed immunological effects of POD following a hip fracture repair.

Publication Date

4-17-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Medical Illustration(MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

Medical Illustration

College

College of Health Sciences and Technology

Advisor

Craig Foster

Advisor/Committee Member

James Perkins

Advisor/Committee Member

Harris Gelbard

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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