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Chapter-03 Volatile Anaesthetics

BOOK TITLE: Comparative Pharmacology for Anaesthetist

Author
1. Ahmed Armeen
2. Dhama Vipin
3. Garg Nitin
ISBN
9788184484069
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10161_3
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
22
Author Affiliations
1. Intensive Care Unit, Nishat Hospital, Lucknow (UP), India
2. LLRM Medical College, Meerut (UP), India
3. Escorts Heart Center and Research Institute, New Delhi, India, Rockland Hospital, New Delhi, India, Bansal Hospital, Bhopal, MP, India
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Abstract

This chapter explains factors affecting volatile anesthetics inspiratory, alveolar, arterial concentration. Theories about mechanism of action, MAC are mentioned. CVS, CNS, respiratory, renal effects of volatile anesthetics are explained. Metabolism, physical properties are enumerated. Last section of chapter deals with nitrous oxide properties.

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