Putting babies under general anaesthetic won't affect their development, new research shows
- Written by Michael Vagg, Clinical associate professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Pain Specialist, Deakin University
Making the decision to operate on a baby or toddler can be complex and confronting for parents. It involves weighing the risks versus the expected benefits for the child.
One of the questions impacting the decision has traditionally been whether general anaesthesia is...