Anesthesia in Children: Perspectives From Nonsurgical Pediatric Specialists : Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology

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Departments: Supplement: Fourth Pediatric Anesthesia and Neuro-Development Assessment (PANDA) Symposium

Anesthesia in Children

Perspectives From Nonsurgical Pediatric Specialists

Monteleone, Matthew MD*; Khandji, Alexander MD†; Cappell, Joshua MD, PhD‡; Lai, Wyman W. MD, MPH§; Biagas, Katherine MD, FCCM, FAAP∥; Schleien, Charles MD¶

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Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 26(4):p 396-398, October 2014. | DOI: 10.1097/ANA.0000000000000124

Abstract

The Pediatric Anesthesia NeuroDevelopment Assessment (PANDA) study investigates the potential neurotoxicity of anesthetics in the pediatric population. At a recent symposium, a panel of nonsurgical physicians from the disciplines of radiology, neurology, cardiology, and critical care discussed the role anesthesia plays in their respective practices. To execute diagnostic studies and/or therapeutic interventions in each of these disciplines, general anesthesia is oftentimes required for pediatric patients. Given recent publications in the literature suggesting the potential for neurotoxicity following anesthesia in pediatric patients, physicians, parents, and other stakeholders are now challenged to continue to balance safety with efficacy in caring for children. This paper summarizes the panelist presentations and the ensuing discussion at the 2014 PANDA symposium.

© 2014 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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