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.
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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
561
Study subjects have "received the intervention" if the results of their MRI either 1. provide an etiology for said MRI's indication or 2. the patient received a change in plan of care based on MRI results.
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States
Etiologic diagnosis obtained from MRI brain
Determine the incidence of brain MRI abnormality that led to etiological explanation of developmental delay, autism or seizure.
Time frame: 1 year
Quantify anesthetic exposure
To determine the doses of all anesthetic and sedative agents administered and the duration of anesthesia
Time frame: 1 year
Incidence of repeat MRI
To determine the incidence of repeat MRI scan in the study population. anesthesia. To determine the incidence of repeat MRI scan in the study population.
Time frame: 1 year
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