Review of Diagnostic Yield of MRI Brain Results in Children Under Age 3 Years
Review of Diagnostic Yield of MRI Brain Results in Children Under Age 3 Years
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.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Male or female aged 0-36 months who received anesthesia (volatile gas anesthesia) or
 IV sedation (propofol, dexmedetomidine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, or other
 agents) for brain MRI

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  MRI without sedation, brain MRI plus additional MRI imaging, i.e. spine, heart, etc.,
 sedated MRI by a member of other department besides Anesthesiology.