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Sevoflurane

R M Grounds1, P J Newman

  • 1St George's Hospital, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|January 5, 1997
PubMed
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Sevoflurane, a new inhalational anesthetic, offers rapid control and emergence from anesthesia due to its solubility. This makes it suitable for pediatric and day-case anesthesia.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Sevoflurane is a novel inhalational anesthetic agent.
  • It is compatible with conventional vaporizers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sevoflurane as an anesthetic agent.
  • To discuss its physical properties relevant to anesthesia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sevoflurane's properties and applications.
  • Discussion of physical characteristics influencing anesthetic delivery.

Main Results:

  • Sevoflurane's solubility facilitates rapid induction, control, and emergence from anesthesia.
  • Its properties suggest utility in pediatric and day-case anesthesia.

Conclusions:

  • Sevoflurane is a promising agent for specific anesthetic scenarios.
  • Its physical properties are key to its anesthetic profile.