Characteristics of an IDEAL VOLATILE AGENT Flashcards
1
Q
Physical (1)
A
Liquid at room temperature
2
Q
Physical (2)
A
Low latent heat of vapourisation
3
Q
Physical (3)
A
Low specific heat capacity
4
Q
Physical (4)
A
SVP sufficiently high to allow for easy vapourisation
5
Q
Physical (5)
A
Stable in light
6
Q
Physical (6)
A
Stable at room temperature
7
Q
Physical (7)
A
Non-flammable
8
Q
Physical (8)
A
Inexpensive
9
Q
Physical (9)
A
Environmentally safe (locally and globally)
10
Q
Pharmacological (1)
A
Pleasant smell
11
Q
Pharmacological (2)
A
Low blood/gas solubility
12
Q
Pharmacological (3)
A
Potent enough to provide surgical anaesthesia without supplement (low MAC)
13
Q
Pharmacological (4)
A
High oil/water solubility
14
Q
Pharmacological (5)
A
Analgesic effect
15
Q
Pharmacological (6)
A
Non-epileptogenic
