ANESTHESIA (inhalation) Flashcards
1
Q
Isoflurane
A
- MAC 1.2%
- purple
- good for neuro
- bronchodilator
2
Q
Halothane
A
- MAC 0.74%
- good for cardiac and asthma
- not good for liver failure
- beware of Halothane hepatitis
3
Q
Enflurane
A
- MAC 1.68%
- similar to Halothane w/o liver effects
4
Q
Desflurane
A
- MAC 6%
- blue
- faster induction and recovery than Isoflurane
- needs a heated vaporizer
5
Q
Sevoflurane
A
- MAC 2.6%
- yellow
- good for mask induction
6
Q
Nitrous Oxide
A
- MAC 105%
- used as carrier gas