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Major Consensus Statement On Safety Of Anesthesia In Children

In my blog posts over the past 2 years, I addressed the issue of safety of anesthetic and sedative drugs in young children, specifically whether they have effects on long-term … Full Entry »

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Should I Be Worried About My Child Undergoing Anesthesia?

A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics found that anesthesia exposure at age 3 years or less can cause problems with language — both understanding and expressing … Full Entry »

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Is Anesthesia Safe For Children? (Updated)

This is an updated version of an anesthesia safety blog post originally published by Dr. Dean Andropolous on March 21, 2011. As the Chief of Anesthesiology at Texas Children’s Hospital, … Full Entry »

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