Optimizing surgical technique is an important part of improving outcomes in cesarean
delivery. It is unclear whether uterine exteriorization is associated with hemostasis benefits …

General anesthesia has been unequivocally linked to abnormal development of the central
nervous system, leading to neurocognitive impairments in laboratory models. In vitro and in …

Background In laboratory animals, exposure to most general anaesthetics leads to
neurotoxicity manifested by neuronal cell death and abnormal behaviour and cognition …

Two decades ago, the possibility that anesthetics could harm the developing brain was
identified in rodents. 1 This work has been replicated in multiple species, including …

Pediatric anesthesia is large part of anesthesia clinical practice. Children, parents and
anesthesiologists fear anesthesia because of the risk of acute morbidity and mortality …

Advances in the field of pediatric anesthesiology have enabled the performance of complex
and life-saving procedures with minimal patient discomfort. However, preclinical studies …

Abstract Introduction Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be a challenging examination,
particularly for children. The aim of this Clinical Perspective is to outline early experiences …

Given that approximately half of the anesthetic exposures in young US children are 1 h or
less in duration, the results of the recent clinical studies are reassuring. Because of the …

Concerns about long-term anesthetic-induced neurotoxicity have permeated the pediatric
anesthesia community since landmark laboratory reports demonstrated neurodegeneration …

Purpose of review The purpose of this review is to summarize the current evidence
regarding the impact of the exposure to anesthetic and sedative agents on …