title: Precautions when using halothane.
abstract: Halothane is a potent inhaled anesthetic that is used extensively in veterinary practice. Certain properties and side effects warrant careful monitoring of patients anesthetized with it and may preclude its use in certain individuals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gleed
mesh_terms: D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000187:drug effects; D002415:Cats / Q000502:physiology*; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*; D006221:Halothane / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006321:Heart / Q000187:drug effects; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000662:veterinary; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
chemical_list: D006221:Halothane