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 ...

Further, inhalational anesthesia is primarily used for induction of general anesthesia and sedation purposes. The most widely used inhalational anesthetics are sevoflurane, desflurane, and nitrous ...

The difference may be attributed to claustrophobia. However, children often prefer an inhalation induction of anesthesia because of a fear of needles. Inhalation induction also may be useful in ...

Pediatric anesthesia is a specialized field focused on providing safe and effective anesthesia care for children undergoing surgical procedures. One of the common complications associated with ...

A systematic review examined the potential teratogenic effects of inhalational anesthetics on pregnant workers. While the review included various studies, it concluded that there was no strong ...

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Several key issues are plaguing all of healthcare in 2025, and anesthesia is no exception. As specialist shortages persist and declining reimbursements lead to burnout, the field grows more ...

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is located at the interface between the vascular system and the brain parenchyma, and is responsible for communication with systemic circulation and peripheral tissues.