Description
This professional anesthesia lecture explores the growing concern of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly surgical patients and introduces a structured approach to risk identification and mitigation. The presentation outlines the development and implementation of a standardized POCD risk assessment tool at Trinity Health Grand Rapids, incorporating Mini-Cog screening and Epic EHR integration. Attendees will gain insight into the significance of early identification of cognitive vulnerability, how this tool informs anesthetic planning, and its impact on improving perioperative outcomes through evidence-based, patient-centered care.