Controversies in Pediatric Anesthesia: Drug Labeling and Clinical Update on Anesthetic Neurotoxicity

Abstract

Learning Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be able to Explain the drug-labeling process for drugs used in pediatric anesthesia and what is a ‘‘black box warning’’ Discuss the controversy regarding the labeling of succinylcholine for use in children Discuss the evolution of data related to anesthetic neurotoxicity in the young Describe recent clinical studies related to association of neurocognitive changes and anesthesia exposure in early childhood