1) preoperative diagnosis of delirium or dementia; 2) MMSE score of = 20 out of 30 on preoperative testing (more than mild cognitive impairment) or delirium on preoperative CAM testing; 3) language barriers that would preclude testing; 4) preoperative steroid use within 3 days of surgery; or 5) anticipation of postoperative intubation.

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Condition
delirium
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Condition
dementia
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Temporal
preoperative
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Scope
delirium or dementia
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Measurement
MMSE score
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Value
= 20 out of 30
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Temporal
preoperative
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Qualifier
more than mild
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Condition
cognitive impairment
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Scope
MMSE score of = 20 out of 30
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Scope
more than mild cognitive impairment
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Condition
delirium
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Temporal
preoperative
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Procedure
CAM testing
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Observation
language barriers
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Temporal
preoperative
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Drug
steroid
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Temporal
within 3 days of surgery
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Reference_point
surgery
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Procedure
surgery
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Temporal
postoperative
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Procedure
intubation
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Mood
anticipation