[Anesthetic gases for the treatment of acute severe asthma].
Halogenated gases have sometimes been used for treating acute severe asthma when this disorder is refractory to any drug. Presently, we only can rely on some sparsed observations, or to small retrospective series. Isoflurane seems to be the most studied gas: it has clearly a bronchodilating action, and its side-effects seem to be minor. However, to administer such medications, precise knowledge and technical skills are mandatory. In addition, the intensive care personnel must be protected from an accidental exposure. Therefore, intensive care physicians should be helped by an experienced anesthesiologist when using these gases.
Sridharan
Govind
G
Service des soins intensifs, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.
Tassaux
Didier
D
Chevrolet
Jean-Claude
JC
D000208:Acute Disease; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006219:Halogens; D006801:Humans; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D006219:Halogens