Desflurane
- InhaledDesfluraneAirway 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