Optimal Timing of Surgical Procedures in Pediatric Patients. Issue 4 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ko, Riva R.; Pinyavat, Teeda; Stylianos, Steven; Lambert, Sarah M.; Anderson, Richard C.; Gallin, Pamela F.; Maxwell, Lynne G.; Ward, Christopher G.; Deshpande, Jayant K.; Houck, Constance S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology. Volume 28:Issue 4(2016:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: pediatric surgery -- anesthesia -- children -- neurotoxicity; Anesthesia in neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.96748
• DOI: 10.1097/ANA.0000000000000354
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0898-4921

Abstract

Abstract : The Pediatric Anesthesia Neuro Development Assessment (PANDA) team at the Anesthesiology Department at Columbia University Medical Center held its fifth biennial symposium to discuss issues regarding potential neurotoxicity of anesthetic agents in pediatric patients. Overall optimal surgical timing as well as a "critical window" for surgery on a specialty specific basis are areas of focus for the American Academy of Pediatrics Surgical Advisory Panel. An ad hoc panel of pediatric surgical experts representing general surgery, urology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology was assembled for this meeting and provided a dialogue focused on the benefits of early intervention versus potential anesthetic risk, addressing parental concerns, and the need for continued interdisciplinary collaboration in this area.