In Children and Elderly Patients, What are the Effects of General Anesthesia on Neurological Health Compared with Procedural Sedation?

Author

Taylor G. Caldwell, Columbus State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

2014

Type

Thesis

Major

Nursing

Department

Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science

First Advisor

Sally Richter

Abstract

This paper will summarize the most recent research conducted comparing the best practices for anesthesia in these two populations. It will compare general anesthesia to intravenous procedural sedation and their effects on the cognitive function and long term health and well-being of elderly and pediatric patients.

Comments

Honors Thesis

Recommended Citation

Caldwell, Taylor G., "In Children and Elderly Patients, What are the Effects of General Anesthesia on Neurological Health Compared with Procedural Sedation?" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 136.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/136