Research advances in effects of general anesthetics on central nervous system of pediatric patients and immature animals / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

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.