by SmartTots | Jan 4, 2019 | Research Articles
Abstract Over the last three decades, advances in medical and surgical techniques have proven life saving and life-improving for young children. Consequently, early and repeated exposure to general anesthetics in childhood has increased. However, accumulating evidence...
by SmartTots | Jan 4, 2019 | Research Articles
Abstract BACKGROUND: Concern over potential neurotoxicity of anesthetics has led to growing interest in prospective clinical trials using potentially less toxic anesthetic regimens, especially for prolonged anesthesia in infants. Preclinical studies suggest that...
by SmartTots | Jan 4, 2019 | Research Articles
Abstract BACKGROUND: The side and adverse effects of anesthesia and its neurotoxicity to children have become major concerns of anesthesiologists in recent years. Currently, no clinical trials have provided clear evidence indicating the suitable minimum age for a...
by SmartTots | Jan 4, 2019 | Research Articles
Abstract Improvements in anesthetic drugs and monitoring techniques over the past several decades have significantly reduced the anesthetic risks for pediatric patients. Neonates and infants are at increased risk for cardiovascular and pulmonary complications, and...
by SmartTots | Jan 4, 2019 | Research Articles
Abstract Importance Substantial preclinical evidence suggests that the developing brain is susceptible to injury from anesthetic drugs. Findings from clinical studies of the neurotoxic effects of anesthesia are mixed, but these effects can be influenced by unmeasured...
