Mechanical Ventilation Impairs Glymphatic Function and Induces Delirium-Like Behavior in Mice
Guojun Liu, Jianbo Wang, Tianyi Tong, SiRu Liang, Evan J. Newbold, Erik Kroesbergen, Sungha Hong, Antonio Ladrón-de-Guevara, Hans Christian Boesen, Maiken Nedergaard, Ting Du
This study shows mechanical ventilation and anesthesia impair glymphatic function in mice, leading to delirium-like behavior.
bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience