Sevoflurane Anesthesia Improves Cognitive Performance in Mice but Does Not Influence In Vitro Long-Term Potentation in Hippocampus CA1 Stratum Radiatum

摘要

BackgroundWhether the occurrence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction is a result of the effects of surgery or anesthesia is under debate. In this study, we investigated the impact of sevoflurane anesthesia on cognitive performance and cellular mechanisms involved in learning and memory.