ANESTHESIA (inhalation) Flashcards

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Isoflurane

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  • MAC 1.2%
  • purple
  • good for neuro
  • bronchodilator
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Halothane

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  • MAC 0.74%
  • good for cardiac and asthma
  • not good for liver failure
  • beware of Halothane hepatitis
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Enflurane

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  • MAC 1.68%

- similar to Halothane w/o liver effects

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Desflurane

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  • MAC 6%
  • blue
  • faster induction and recovery than Isoflurane
  • needs a heated vaporizer
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Sevoflurane

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  • MAC 2.6%
  • yellow
  • good for mask induction
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Nitrous Oxide

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  • MAC 105%

- used as carrier gas

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