Anesthesia may decrease memory, cognitive skills in adults 70+...
A study published in the British Journal of Anesthesia has found that in adults over 70, anesthesia may decrease memory and cognitive skills....
read moreGeneral anesthesia may harm brain development
A general anesthetic called isoflurane has been found to interfere with the developing brain and therefore should be avoided whenever possible in pregnant women and kids under 3....
read moreKetamine (an anesthetic) can negatively impact children’s cognitive skills...
Often used as a pediatric anesthesia, Ketamine can adversely affect the brains of children under 3, especially if it’s a long surgery or multiple surgeries. Specifically, it harms learning and memory, as well as behavior....
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