Recent studies in animals show that prolonged exposure to commonly used anesthetics can cause significant neurodegenerative changes in the central nervous system, resulting in long-lasting behavioral impairments. Funded studies will investigate how these results should impact clinical practice.
The research is essential to understanding whether anesthetic exposure in infants and young children is a cause for concern. So far, the scientific and medical communities have been unable to reach a consensus on the impact of anesthetics on developmental disabilities.
SmartTots will consider studies in any species, providing the studies further the understanding of anesthetic-induced developmental or behavioral consequences in humans.
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