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Desflurane

 
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    Inhaled
    Desflurane
    Airway irritant - causes cough, apnoea, laryngospasm
    • Mechanism of Action
    • Not clearly defined. Alters the configuration of cell membrane ion channels, reducing the rate of firing of action potentials and resulting in CNS depression.

Clinical Use

    • Indication
    • Induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia.
    • Contraindications
    • Adverse Effects
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