Conclusion
Early Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is an important problem after
elective minor surgeries, even with spinal anesthesia, in elderly
patients. The Montreal cognitive assessment is an alternative tool that
can be applied in a short time for screening cognitive functions in
elderly patients. The cognitive screening of elderly patients
perioperatively may be beneficial.
KEYWORDS: MMSE; Mini Mental State Examination; Montreal
Cognitive Assessment; Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction;
; Anesthesia;
Spinal