ISOFLURANE IN A CIRCLE SYSTEM WITH LOW GAS FLOW

Isoflurane was administered from a Goldman vaporizer to a circle breathing system with low fresh gas flows. The uptake and vapour concentration of isoflurane were compared in two groups of spontaneously breathing patients receiving oxygen alone (n =19), or nitrous oxide and oxygen (n =30). Anaesthes...

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Published in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1987-10, Vol.59 (10), p.1219-1222
Main Authors: REVELL, S.P., TAYLER, D.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anesthesia, Inhalation - economics
Anesthesia, Inhalation - methods
Anesthetics. Neuromuscular blocking agents
Biological and medical sciences
Costs and Cost Analysis
Humans
Isoflurane - administration & dosage
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neuropharmacology
Nitrous Oxide
Oxygen
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
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Summary:Isoflurane was administered from a Goldman vaporizer to a circle breathing system with low fresh gas flows. The uptake and vapour concentration of isoflurane were compared in two groups of spontaneously breathing patients receiving oxygen alone (n =19), or nitrous oxide and oxygen (n =30). Anaesthesia was maintained successfully in all patients. The authors believe this to be a safe and economical way of delivering isoflurane.
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/59.10.1219