Historical Evolution of Anesthesia for Radiotherapy in Children with Cancer in National Institute of Cancer (INCA)

Authors

  • Luiz Eduardo Imbelloni Researcher without Institution, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Author
  • Anna Lúcia Calaça Rivoli Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Author
  • Sylvio Valença de Lemos Neto Head of the Anesthesiology Service of the National Cancer Institute (INCA) Anesthesiologist, Responsible for the CET-SBA of the National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Author
  • Ana Cristina Pinho INCA Anesthesiologist, Co-Responsible for the CET-SBA of the National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Author
  • Grace Haber Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Author
  • Sara Pereira Lima Soares de Sá Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JSAR/2025(6)246

Keywords:

Pediatrics, Cancer, Anesthesia, Sedation, Drugs, Radiotherapy

Abstract

This article aims to describe the historical evolution of anesthesia applied to RT at INCA, highlighting changes in protocols and the various drugs used for RT procedures in children with cancer that have contributed to safety and comfort over the years. The article examines several types of procedures that necessitate sedation, pre-sedation assessment protocols, and pharmacological considerations. At INCA, the emphasis of the story was placed on the qualifications required for anesthesiologists and anesthesia residents involved in the administration of anesthesia or sedation, along with essential equipment and safety protocols.

Author Biographies

  • Luiz Eduardo Imbelloni, Researcher without Institution, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Researcher without Institution, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Anna Lúcia Calaça Rivoli, Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Sylvio Valença de Lemos Neto, Head of the Anesthesiology Service of the National Cancer Institute (INCA) Anesthesiologist, Responsible for the CET-SBA of the National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Head of the Anesthesiology Service of the National Cancer Institute (INCA) Anesthesiologist, Responsible for the CET-SBA of the National Cancer Institute,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Ana Cristina Pinho, INCA Anesthesiologist, Co-Responsible for the CET-SBA of the National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    INCA Anesthesiologist, Co-Responsible for the CET-SBA of the National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Grace Haber, Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Sara Pereira Lima Soares de Sá, Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Anesthesiologist at the National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Published

2025-08-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025): Volume 6 Issue 8

Section

Articles