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Table 4 Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) score

From: Rivastigmine patch (Exelon patch) compared to melatonin patch in prevention of postoperative delirium in the elderly

 

Group M (No. = 90)

Group R (No. = 90)

Chi-square

No.

%

No.

%

χ2

P value

CAM 0 (preoperative)

0

0.0

0

0.0

0.000

1.000

CAM 1 (1st day)

11

12.2

7

7.8

0.988

0.320

CAM 2 (2nd day)

10

11.1

5

5.6

1.818

0.178

CAM 3 (3rd day)

4

4.4

2

2.2

0.690

0.406

CAM 7 (7th day)

0

0.0

0

0.0

0.000

1.000

Total CAM

25

27.8

14

15.6

3.961

0.047*