Anaes Vivas · Volatile & inhalational agents
Xenon pharmacology
Viva on the pharmacology of xenon and why it remains a niche agent.
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Prompt
A data table comparing the blood-gas partition coefficients, MAC values and key properties of xenon, nitrous oxide, sevoflurane, isoflurane and desflurane.
Stimulus
A data table comparing the blood-gas partition coefficients, MAC values and key properties of xenon, nitrous oxide, sevoflurane, isoflurane and desflurane. The examiner walks the candidate through the xenon column and asks for interpretation and comment.
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