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sevoflurane

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sevoflurane
a halogenated ether inhalation anesthetic.

sevoflurane
Anesthesiology An inhalation anesthetic Pros Pleasant odor–used in children Cons Unstable in soda lime, used in anesthesia circuits to absorb CO2; may break down to toxic products. See Inhalation anesthetic, Compound A.


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General anesthetics that trigger MH include sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane, halothane, enflurance and methoxyflurance, according to the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States.
 
 
 
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