Does general anesthesia have any long-term effects on learning, memory, or behavior in infants and children?
Dr. Paul Yost, the Past President of the California Society of Anesthesiologists, speaks to the public on Straight Talk MD and answers the question: “Does general anesthesia have any long-term effects on learning, memory, or behavior in infants and children?” Dr. Yost allays concerns while raising awareness for the need for more research as he discusses the latest scientific evidence on neurocognitive effects of general anesthesia on infants and children.