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Jennifer J Lee1, Lena S Sun, Richard J Levy
1Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY.
Insights
The Pediatric Anesthesia Neurodevelopmental Assessment (PANDA) Symposium convenes experts to discuss anesthetic neurotoxicity in developing brains. The meeting focused on advancing research, standardizing outcomes, and informing policy for safer pediatric anesthesia.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Neurodevelopmental Toxicology
- Brain Research
Background:
- The Pediatric Anesthesia Neurodevelopmental Assessment (PANDA) Symposium is a leading forum for discussing anesthetic effects on the developing brain.
- Over a decade, PANDA has facilitated critical reviews of preclinical and clinical research.
- The 2018 symposium focused on the evolution of knowledge, common outcome measures, and future research and policy directions.
Framework:
- The symposium serves as a crucial platform for stakeholders, including clinicians and researchers.
- It fosters collaboration and insight into regulatory landscapes.
- The event aims to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application.
Implementation:
- The 2018 PANDA Symposium highlighted cutting-edge preclinical and clinical studies.
- Discussions included updates on current clinical practices in pediatric anesthesia.
- Policy-making insights and future research directions were key components of the program.
Implications:
- Advancing the understanding of anesthetic neurotoxicity in pediatric populations.
- Developing standardized outcome measures for consistent research and clinical evaluation.
- Informing evidence-based policy and clinical guidelines to enhance patient safety.
Abstract:
On April 14 and 15, 2018, the Sixth Biennial Pediatric Anesthesia Neurodevelopmental Assessment (PANDA) Symposium convened at Columbia University Medical Center and New York Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York. Since its inception over 10 years ago, the PANDA Symposium has served as a key forum for clinicians, researchers, and other major stakeholders to gather and review the current state of preclinical and clinical research related to anesthetic neurotoxicity in the developing brain. It has also served as an important venue for participants to gain insight and leverage support from various public and private regulatory bodies. Goals of this year's meeting included assessments of how current knowledge has evolved, endeavors to develop common outcome measures, and formulations of future directions for research and policy. The Symposium program highlighted a diverse body of cutting-edge work, from results of preclinical and clinical studies to updates in clinical practice and policymaking.
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