Sevoflurane.
Sevoflurane is a new inhalational anaesthetic agent which can be administered via a conventional vapourizer. Its solubility allows rapid induction, control and emergence from anaesthesia. It may find a use in day case and paediatric anaesthesia. This article reviews the agent and discusses the relevant physical properties that make it suitable for this role.
Grounds
R M
RM
St George's Hospital, London.
Newman
P J
PJ
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001682:Biological Availability; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D004987:Ethers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008657:Metabolic Clearance Rate; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects; D000077149:Sevoflurane
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