Opioids markedly decrease the potential for respiratory irritation from inhaled anesthetic agents. In a randomized study of 180 adults receiving inhaled desflurane for induction of anesthesia ...

Summary: Propofol has many characteristics of the ideal i.v. anesthetic, including a rapid, smooth induction of anesthesia and rapid clearance from the body. The use of an i.v. anesthetic such as ...

Before anesthetizing an animal, the clinician should carry out a pre-anesthetic physical exam that includes the measurement of vital signs. Induction of anesthesia may be achieved with inhalant or ...

Propofol has proven effective in liver transplantation procedures for both initiating and sustaining anesthesia. Compared to ...