Peds Anesthesia Neurodevelopment Assessment (PANDA) Study

The Peds Anesthesia Neurodevelopment Assessment (PANDA) Study is research that investigates whether children who have anesthesia for surgery experience any long-term effects on their brain development and learning. By following children over time, the study aims to determine if exposure to anesthesia at a young age influences cognitive abilities like memory, attention, or behavior as they grow older. The goal is to ensure the safety of anesthesia in children and develop guidelines to protect their brain health during surgical procedures.