Inhalation Pt 2 Desflurane Flashcards
Desflurane is a ____ methyl ethyl ether
Fluorinated
Which inhalation agent is the gold standard?
Isoflurane
Fluorination is responsible for ___
The loss of anesthetic potency and decreased flammability
What is the only difference between Desflurane and Isoflurane?
Substitution of a fluorine atom for Isoflurane’s chlorine atom (just one atom)
Iso and sevo are liquids/gases
Liquids
Desflurane is liquid, but is packaged in ____ because ____
Special bottle
Boiling point is at 23.5 degrees celsius (can boil at room temp)
Desflurane’s B/G λ
0.42
Which agent is the least soluble of all potent inhalations agents?
Desflurane
Desflurane’s molecular weight:
168
Desflurane’s vapor pressure:
Highest vapor pressure of all inhalation agents…. 669 mmHg at 20 degrees C
At high altitudes… you must dial a ____ concentration to get same effect with ____
Higher
Desflurane
Desflurane MAC
6.0
Desflurane’s % required in inhaled mixture:
4-11%
Is Desflurane a good mask induction agent? Why?
No
Bad odor, larynx irritation, increased salivation, cough, breath holding, laryngospasms
Airway resistance is most common in ____ with what drug?
Children with reactive airways
Desflurane
Desflurane maintenance dose in adults and maintenance dose in children
Adults: 2.5-8.5%
Children: 5.2-8.5%
Desflurane’s respiratory decreases (3)
Dose dependent decrease in TV
Minute ventilation slight decrease
Decreased ventilatory response to PaCO2
Which inhalation agent is the most pungent?
Desflurane