›› 2010, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (2): 233-.

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Research advances in effects of general anesthetics on central nervous system of pediatric patients and immature animals

ZHANG Qing-qing, reviewer;WANG Ying-wei, reviser   

  1. Department of Anesthesiology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200092, China
  • Online:2010-02-25 Published:2010-02-25
  • Supported by:

    Shuguang Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, 08SG18

Abstract:

Long-term or even permanent neuronal injury can follow administration of general anesthetics. It has been confirmed that some elderly patients may experience a decline in cognitive function after general anesthesia. However, the effects of general anesthetics on the central nervous system have not been determined yet. Here we summarize the effects of general anesthetics on the central nervous system in pediatric patients and immature animals.

Key words: general anesthetics, development, central nervous system, children