Inhaled Anesthetics Flashcards
1
Q
Nitrous Oxide
Possible adverse effects?
What to avoid?
Pungency
A
Low Molecular Weight and odorless
- High volume absorption in gas containing spaces
- Risk for PONV
- inactivate vitamin B12
AVOID in ear and closed eye cases
2
Q
Halothane
What is the MAC
Benefits
A
Halogenated alkane derivative
1.17
Sweet odor
Intermediate solubility in blood
