Inhalent anesthetics Flashcards by Amanda Zellar | Brainscape

Q

Gas

-Not as potent in animals–> must be given in very high concentrations which require decreases in O2 fraction

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Nitrous oxide

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Vapor

-Known for cardiovascular stability

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Isofluorane

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Q

Vapor

Less irritating than isofluorane
- Also slightly less potent
- Known for cardiovascular stability
- Depresses respiration more than isofluorane
- Chemically interacts with CO2 absorbent crystals in anesthesia machines–> need to use high O2 flow rate

A

Cebofluorane

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