Anaes SAQs · Volatile & inhalational agents
Sevoflurane versus desflurane — agent selection
The agent-comparison SAQ — sevoflurane (non-pungent, inhalational induction, default) vs desflurane (lowest solubility, fastest emergence, pungent, sympathetic surges, greenhouse). Anchored to the climate-impact and emergence-delirium references.
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Compare sevoflurane and desflurane. Explain why each is chosen over the other, and outline the limitations and adverse effects of desflurane.
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Compare sevoflurane and desflurane. Explain why each is chosen over the other, and outline the limitations and adverse effects of desflurane.
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- [7]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.