Management of anesthesia neurotoxicity in children lacks consistency

Editor's Note

Pediatric anesthesia programs in the US do not have a consistent approach in managing anesthesia-related neurotoxicity in children, this study finds.

A survey of 22 questions sent to members of the Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council and Pediatric Anesthesia Directors Association found that a significant need exists for improvements in training, clinical practice, and communication with other pediatric professionals and parents on neurotoxicity in young children associated with general anesthesia.

Ward, C. G., Hines, S. J., Maxwell, L. G., McGowan, F. X., Sun, L. S. (2016), Neurotoxicity, general anesthesia in young children, and a survey of current pediatric anesthesia practice at US teaching institutions. Pediatric Anesthesia, 26: 60-65. doi: 10.1111/pan.12814