Effect of humidification on inhalation induction with isoflurane.
Forty-two patients undergoing inhalation induction with isoflurane in nitrous oxide and oxygen, were allocated randomly to receive either humidified or non-humidified gas. Humidification resulted in a significantly lower incidence of problems during induction (P less than 0.05).
van Heerden
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Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
Wilson
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Marshall
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Cormack
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D007530:Isoflurane / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011897:Random Allocation
D007530:Isoflurane