Safety of Anesthetics Strongly Age Dependent
General anesthesia administered to the developing animal brain depresses much needed neuronal activity and communication resulting in long-lasting cognitive impairment, according to an article published in the August issue of Current Opinion in Anesthesiology. Learn more
Dr. Michael Roizen Takes SmartTots to India
Dr. Michael Roizen, Chair of the SmartTots Executive Board, presented a key session dedicated to pediatric anesthesia neurotoxicity in Bengaluru, India on Saturday, August 27. Anesthesiologists from eight countries convened to hear Dr. Roizen discuss recent outcomes and ongoing research efforts related to the safe use of anesthetics in young children. Read more
Grants and Resources
Request for Applications
We are now accepting research proposals aimed at investigating whether anesthetics impede the normal development of the human brain. Applications accepted now through October 21. Read the full RFA and submit an application
Now Available: Speaker Presentations from Neurotoxicity Panel
Presentations from our Pediatric Anesthesia Neurotoxicity panel held at the IARS 2011 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada are now available for review and download. View speaker presentations
Upcoming Events
Anesthesia for the Neonate – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: From Paralysis to Toxicity
October 14, 2011
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia’s 25th Annual Meeting
Hyatt McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Speakers to discuss laboratory findings related to anesthetic-induced developmental neurotoxicity, whether these findings can be extrapolated to clinical care, and safe alternatives for anesthesia and sedation in neonates.
Anesthetic Related Neurotoxicity in Children: Research, Regulation and Practice
October 15, 2011
Anesthesiology 2011 – American Society of Anesthesiologists
McCormick Place Complex, Chicago, Illinois
Speakers to highlight current clinical and preclinical research suggesting anesthetic exposure may be toxic to the developing brain and potential changes in practice that may result from ongoing research and public concerns.