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 ...

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 ...

Adult patients often prefer that anesthesia be induced by i.v. injection because induction occurs more quickly and smoothly and is associated with less claustrophobia. In 40 patients undergoing ...