Why the study?
Does prolonged or repeated general anesthesia cause negative long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in young children and pregnant women?
Population
Young children and pregnant women requiring surgery and general anesthesia or sedation
Design
Editorial
Authors
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European anesthesia societies conclude there is insufficient evidence to support the FDA warning regarding neurodevelopmental risks of prolonged or repeated anesthesia in young children, advising against delaying necessary surgeries.
Does prolonged or repeated general anesthesia cause negative long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in young children and pregnant women?
European anesthesia societies conclude there is insufficient evidence to support the FDA warning regarding neurodevelopmental risks of prolonged or repeated anesthesia in young children, advising against delaying necessary surgeries.
Tom G. Hansen (2017) studied this question.
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