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What are the anesthesia risks for pediatric patients undergoing radiation treatments, given it's repetitive use throughout the treatment course?

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Radiation Oncology · St Jude Children's Research Hospital

Thankfully, the risk for anesthesia related complications during pediatric radiotherapy is very low. The high frequency of sedated procedures during radiotherapy for pediatric patients requires a comprehensive team approach to minimize that complication risk and discussion between parents, providers...

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