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What is the main reason for the decline in the use of halogenated ethers and hydrocarbons as general anesthetics?
What is the main reason for the decline in the use of halogenated ethers and hydrocarbons as general anesthetics?
- Preference for liquid anesthetics over gases
- Unavailability in various countries
- Increased cost of production
- Associated hepatic injury and liver failure (correct)
How have newer anesthetics been modified to provide an increased margin of safety compared to traditional agents?
How have newer anesthetics been modified to provide an increased margin of safety compared to traditional agents?
- Decreased toxicity
- Production as solids instead of gases
- Development of enantiomers (correct)
- Increased potency
What is one advantage of enantiomers of anesthetics compared to the same compounds?
What is one advantage of enantiomers of anesthetics compared to the same compounds?
- Reduced need for potent drugs (correct)
- More adverse side effects
- Increased toxicity
- Higher production cost
According to Whyte et al., what patient populations could benefit from gaseous anesthetics that do not affect mentation or memory?
According to Whyte et al., what patient populations could benefit from gaseous anesthetics that do not affect mentation or memory?
What is a significant feature of newer chemical groups of inhalation anesthetics compared to halothane and ether anesthetics?
What is a significant feature of newer chemical groups of inhalation anesthetics compared to halothane and ether anesthetics?
What is the primary focus of the review by Whyte et al. regarding modern anesthetics?
What is the primary focus of the review by Whyte et al. regarding modern anesthetics?
Which inhalation general anesthetic is commonly used for its anxiolytic and analgesic properties during procedures without general anesthesia?
Which inhalation general anesthetic is commonly used for its anxiolytic and analgesic properties during procedures without general anesthesia?
What are the reasons for the decline in popularity of halothane in the US?
What are the reasons for the decline in popularity of halothane in the US?
Which high-potency noble gas has unique anesthetic properties but is limited in clinical use due to its cost and scarcity?
Which high-potency noble gas has unique anesthetic properties but is limited in clinical use due to its cost and scarcity?
Why may slow recovery from long infusions of thiopental be observed?
Why may slow recovery from long infusions of thiopental be observed?
What is the main reason for the development of newer IV agents following cardiovascular collapse after thiopental use?
What is the main reason for the development of newer IV agents following cardiovascular collapse after thiopental use?
What stage of sleep does anesthesia induced by thiopentone closely resemble?
What stage of sleep does anesthesia induced by thiopentone closely resemble?
