Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction as Geriatric Syndrome

Sex: All

Ages: 65 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: 1

Enrollment: 150

Sponsor: Tomas Bata Hospital, Czech Republic

Summary

This study is testing cognitive function before and after the surgery, with patient's informed consent. Patients of interest are 65 year or older, undergoing surgery in general or regional anesthesia.Investigators are using 3 tests. These are: MMSE (Mini Mental State Exam), TEGEST test (test of gestures) and Clock drawing test.Tests after surgery are performed 2 days until discharge. The testing is anonymous, patient is assigned a number. Main aim of this study is to find a suitable quick test of cognitive function for clinical practice before surgery in general or regional anesthesia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:age 65 or olderabsence of sensory impairment (deafness)full legal capacityinformed consentability to speakelective or acute surgical procedureExclusion Criteria:somnolence, comasepsisGlasgow coma scale 14 and lessknown psychiatric diseaseeffect of premedication, drugs

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