Review of Diagnostic Yield of MRI Brain Results in Children Under Age 3 Years
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 6/21/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 12, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 15, 2018 |
Retrospective Review of Indications and Results of Brain MRI With Anesthesia/Sedation in Children Less Than Three Years of Age
The investigators aim to identify the frequency with which an elective brain MRI yields and
etiologic diagnosis to explain its indication. The protocol includes children undergoing
elective brain MRI with anesthesia prior to their third birthday.
etiologic diagnosis to explain its indication. The protocol includes children undergoing
elective brain MRI with anesthesia prior to their third birthday.
On December 14, 2016 the FDA issued a warning regarding elective anesthetics in children
under three years of age. While a single, short exposure to general anesthesia may not have
negative effects on behavior or learning, repeated or prolonged anesthetics may affect brain
development. To that end, minimizing exposure to elective general anesthetics if procedures
are not clearly indicated in young children appeals to reason.
under three years of age. While a single, short exposure to general anesthesia may not have
negative effects on behavior or learning, repeated or prolonged anesthetics may affect brain
development. To that end, minimizing exposure to elective general anesthetics if procedures
are not clearly indicated in young children appeals to reason.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female aged 0-36 months who received anesthesia (volatile gas anesthesia) or
IV sedation (propofol, dexmedetomidine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, or other
agents) for brain MRI
Exclusion Criteria:
- MRI without sedation, brain MRI plus additional MRI imaging, i.e. spine, heart, etc.,
sedated MRI by a member of other department besides Anesthesiology.
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