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Use of Anesthesia for Imaging Studies and Interventional Procedures in Children

Yolanda Y Huang1, Lucy Li2, Matthew Monteleone1

  • 1Departments of Anesthesiology.

Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology
|August 27, 2016
PubMed

Insights

The Pediatric Anesthesia NeuroDevelopment Assessment (PANDA) study investigates anesthesia's long-term effects on child development. Experts reviewed anesthetic use and neurodevelopmental concerns in pediatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Neurodevelopmental Science
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • The Pediatric Anesthesia NeuroDevelopment Assessment (PANDA) study examines long-term cognitive and language development after single anesthetic exposure in children.
  • Previous symposia focused on evidence regarding potential neurotoxic effects of anesthetics on the developing brain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize presentations from nonsurgical pediatric specialists at the 2016 PANDA Symposium.
  • To review the use of anesthesia across various pediatric disciplines.
  • To discuss how concerns about anesthetic neurodevelopmental effects influence patient/family discussions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of presentations from the 2016 PANDA Symposium.
  • Panel discussion involving specialists from anesthesiology, radiology, neurology, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology, and critical care.
  • Analysis of current practices and discussions regarding pediatric anesthesia and sedation.

Main Results:

  • Nonsurgical pediatric specialists reviewed their use of anesthesia.
  • Discussions with patients and families regarding risks and benefits of procedures involving anesthesia have evolved.
  • Concerns over potential neurodevelopmental effects of early anesthetic exposure were highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • The 2016 PANDA Symposium provided insights from diverse pediatric specialists on anesthetic use.
  • Evolving concerns about neurodevelopmental effects are shaping pediatric care discussions.
  • Further investigation into the long-term impact of anesthesia on child development is ongoing.

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