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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 5/2021

01-05-2021 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Minisymposium: Pediatric MRI quality and safety

Safety challenges related to the use of sedation and general anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging examinations

Authors: Maddy Artunduaga, C. Amber Liu, Cara E. Morin, Suraj D. Serai, Unni Udayasankar, Mary-Louise C. Greer, Michael S. Gee

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 5/2021

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Abstract

The use of sedation and general anesthesia has facilitated the significant growth of MRI use among children over the last years. While sedation and general anesthesia are considered to be relatively safe, their use poses potential risks in the short term and in the long term. This manuscript reviews the reasons why MRI examinations require sedation and general anesthesia more commonly in the pediatric population, summarizes the safety profile of sedation and general anesthesia, and discusses an amalgam of strategies that can be implemented and can ultimately lead to the optimization of sedation and general anesthesia care within pediatric radiology departments.
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Metadata
Title
Safety challenges related to the use of sedation and general anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging examinations
Authors
Maddy Artunduaga
C. Amber Liu
Cara E. Morin
Suraj D. Serai
Unni Udayasankar
Mary-Louise C. Greer
Michael S. Gee
Publication date
01-05-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 5/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-021-05044-5

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