by SmartTots | Aug 31, 2022 | Research Articles
Abstract Background: There is little data regarding the use of sedation and anesthesia for neonatal imaging, with practice patterns varying widely across institutions. Objective: To understand the current utilization of sedation and anesthesia for neonatal imaging,...
by SmartTots | Aug 31, 2022 | Research Articles
Abstract Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are multifactorial and complex neurodevelopmental conditions usually diagnosed in the early childhood. The etiology of ASDs is commonly described as a genetic predisposition combined with an environmental impact. As a result...
by SmartTots | Aug 31, 2022 | Research Articles
Abstract A transgenerational, epigenetic effect of anesthesia, particularly fluorinated agents, has been examined in rat models, but translation to humans is unclear. This study examined associations of maternal lifetime exposure to anesthesia and pregnancy exposure...
by SmartTots | Aug 31, 2022 | Research Articles
Abstract As the practice of pediatric anesthesiology grew in the early 20th century, Anesthesia & Analgesia (A&A) became the most important practical resource of pediatric fundamentals for general anesthesiologists. With continued growth in the mid-20th...
by SmartTots | Aug 31, 2022 | Research Articles
Abstract Purpose of review: Nearly 100 clinical studies have been published evaluating neurodevelopmental outcomes in children following surgery and anesthesia. These studies have reported mixed results, likely attributable at least in part to significant...
by SmartTots | Aug 31, 2022 | Research Articles
Abstract Purpose of review: Steadily mounting evidence of anesthesia-induced developmental neurotoxicity has been a challenge in pediatric anesthesiology. Considering that presently used anesthetics have, in different animal models, been shown to cause lasting...
