CONCLUSION
Early POCD is a frequent and important problem after elective minor surgeries in elderly patients, even in the case of spinal anesthesia. Although the MMSE is a widely used neuropsychiatric screening tool, it may not be able to detect a significant number of cases. The MoCA is a suitable alternative that can be performed in a short time. The cognitive screening of elderly patients in the preoperative period is beneficial both medical and legally.
TheĀ authors declare no conflicts of interest.