Halothane Flashcards
1
Q
What is halothane?
A
Halogenated hydrocarbon
2
Q
What is the molecular weight of halothane?
A
197
3
Q
What is the boiling point of halothane?
A
50.2 degrees C
4
Q
What is the SVP at 20 degrees C for halothane?
A
32.3 kPa
5
Q
What is the oil:gas coefficient for halothane?
A
224
6
Q
What is the blood:gas coefficient for halothane?
A
2.3
7
Q
What is the MAC of halothane in 100% O2?
A
0.75
8
Q
What is the MAC of halothane in 70% N2O?
A
0.29
9
Q
What % of halothane is metabolised?
A
20%
10
Q
What toxic effects might happen with halothane?
A
Hepatitis
11
Q
How does halothane affect the CVS?
A
Decreases SVR, MAP, HR ++, CO, contractility, sensitises the myocardium to catecholamines ++
