Why the study?
The consequences of anaesthetics on the developing brain have long been overlooked, while general anaesthesia may affect cognitive functions and maladaptive behaviours.
Does general anesthesia affect cognitive function and cause maladaptive behavioral disorders in pediatric patients?
Does general anesthesia affect cognitive function and cause maladaptive behavioral disorders in pediatric patients?
General anesthesia in children may be associated with preoperative anxiety and subsequent maladaptive behavioral disorders and cognitive impacts.
Potential long-term cognitive effects in children warrant caution; leaves open need for rigorous prospective trials.
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Petríková et al. (2021) studied this question.
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