4 Questions
Which inhaled anesthetic was introduced in 1951 but later voluntarily withdrawn from the market due to its potential flammability and organ toxicity?
Fluroxene
What was the first halogenated hydrocarbon anesthetic introduced in 1951?
Fluroxene
Which inhaled anesthetic was synthesized in 1951 and introduced for clinical use in 1956?
Halothane
Which inhaled anesthetic was recognized for decreasing flammability by replacing a hydrogen atom with a fluorine atom?
Fluroxene
Test your knowledge on the history and properties of inhaled anesthetics in this quiz. Learn about the discovery of nitrous oxide, diethyl ether, and chloroform as anesthetics, and explore the introduction of other inhaled anesthetics in the 1950s.
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