halothane /hal·o·thane/ (hal´o-thān) an inhalational anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
halothane
halothane (hal´
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halothane
hal·o·thane (h l  -th n )n. A colorless, nonflammable liquid that is widely used as an inhalation anesthetic and that takes effect rapidly and can be rapidly counteracted. |
halothane
[hal′əthān]
an inhalation anesthetic.
indications It is prescribed for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
contraindication It is not recommended for obstetric anesthesia unless uterine relaxation is required.
adverse effects Among the more serious but rare adverse reactions are hepatic necrosis, cardiac arrest or arrhythmia, hypotension, malignant hyperthermia, nausea, and emesis.
halothane (hal´
thān),n a potent nonflammable and nonexplosive liquid anesthetic agent administered by inhalation. Common complications associated with other inhalation anesthetic agents are generally absent. Chemical name is 2-bromo-2chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane.
halothane
a colorless, mobile, nonflammable, heavy liquid used by inhalation to produce general anesthesia.
halothane test
used to determine if pigs carry the Hal gene for porcine stress syndrome (PSS). The pig is anesthetized with halothane and if it develops rigidity of the hind limbs within 3 minutes, it is stress susceptible, but will survive if halothane is immediately withdrawn. If the pig shows no reaction after 5 minutes, it is considered Hal gene negative.
halothane
Anesthesiology A potent inhalation anesthetic, which is most commonly used in the US in children. See Inhalation anesthetic. Cf Isoflurane.
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