Inhalation induction of anaesthesia with isoflurane: effect of added carbon dioxide.
Fifty children underwent inhalation induction of anaesthesia with isoflurane and nitrous oxide in oxygen with or without the addition of 5% carbon dioxide. Addition of carbon dioxide resulted in more rapid induction and significantly reduced the incidence and severity of airway related problems.
Coleman
S A
SA
Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne.
McCrory
J W
JW
Vallis
C J
CJ
Boys
R J
RJ
D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007530:Isoflurane; D008297:Male; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors
D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D007530:Isoflurane; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D010100:Oxygen