Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Initial Childhood Anesthetic Exposure Between Ages 3 and 10 Years

Conclusions:Initial exposure to anesthesia after age 3 had no measurable effects on language or cognitive function. Decreased motor function was found in children initially exposed after age 3 even after accounting for comorbid illness and injury history. These results suggest that there may be distinct windows of vulnerability for different neurodevelopmental domains in children.
Source: Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Departments: Supplement: Fourth Pediatric Anesthesia and Neuro-Development Assessment (PANDA) Symposium Source Type: research