Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an objectively measured decline in cognition
postoperatively compared with preoperative function. POCD has been considered in the …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication of the surgical
experience and is common in the elderly and patients with preexisting neurocognitive …

Background The impact of general anesthesia on cognitive impairment is controversial and
complex. A large body of evidence supports the association between exposure to surgery …

Cognitive recovery after anaesthesia and surgery is a concern for older adults, their families,
and caregivers. Reports of patients who were 'never the same'prompted a scientific inquiry …

Ever since Bedford's seminal Lancet case series in 1955, we have known that perioperative
care is sometimes followed by significant cognitive dysfunction (1). Although the safety of …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is defined by cognitive impairment determined
by neuropsychological tests from before to after surgery. Several mechanisms have been …

As part of the American Society of Anesthesiology Brain Health Initiative goal of improving
perioperative brain health for older patients, over 30 experts met at the fifth International …

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a subtle disorder of thought processes, which
may influence isolated domains of cognition and has a significant impact on patient health …

Background Post‐operative cognitive dysfunction is defined as a decline in cognitive
functions that occurs after surgery, but different diagnostic criteria and incidences have been …

BACKGROUND: Preexisting cognitive impairment is emerging as a predictor of poor
postoperative outcomes in seniors. We hypothesized that preoperative cognitive screening …