Effect of oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass on postoperative neurological outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A scoping review of the literature

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Background: Reduced oxygen delivery (DO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was proposed as a risk factor for the development of postoperative neurological complications (PONCs), including cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), delirium, and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). We aimed to review the current evidence on the association between intraoperative DO2 and the incidence of PONCs.