Volatile Gas Physical Properties (Exam III)

Question 1

What are the following properties of Halothane?

• Blood/Gas Coefficient:
• MAC:
• Vapor Pressure:

Answer 1

• Blood/Gas Coefficient: 2.54
• MAC: 0.75%
• Vapor Pressure: 243 mmHg/torr

Question 2

What are the following properties of Enflurane?

• Blood/Gas Coefficient:
• MAC:
• Vapor Pressure:

Answer 2

• Blood/Gas Coefficient: 1.90
• MAC: 1.63%
• Vapor Pressure: 175 mmHg/torr

Question 3

What are the following properties of Isoflurane?

• Blood/Gas Coefficient:
• MAC:
• Vapor Pressure:

Answer 3

• Blood/Gas Coefficient: 1.46
• MAC: 1.17%
• Vapor Pressure: 238 mmHg/torr

Question 4

What are the following properties of Desflurane?

• Blood/Gas Coefficient:
• MAC:
• Vapor Pressure:

Answer 4

• Blood/Gas Coefficient: 0.42
• MAC: 6.6%
• Vapor Pressure: 669 mmHg/torr

Question 5

What are the following properties of Sevoflurane?

• Blood/Gas Coefficient:
• MAC:
• Vapor Pressure:

Answer 5

• Blood/Gas Coefficient: 0.69
• MAC: 1.8%
• Vapor Pressure: 157 mmHg/torr

Question 6

What are the following properties of Nitrous Oxide?

• Blood/Gas Coefficient:
• MAC:

Answer 6

• Blood/Gas Coefficient: 0.46
• MAC: 104%

Question 7

What is the ideal body weight formula for females?

Answer 7

IBW (KG) = 45.5+2.3 (height in inches -60)

Question 8

What is the ideal body weight formula for males?

Answer 8

IBW (KG) = 50+2.3 (height in inches -60)