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Record 1 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
CONT

Enflurane is a widely used volatile anesthetic of the halothane type.

CONT

Soon after its introduction into clinical practice, it was noted that tonic-clonic twitching of the muscles of the face and limbs may develop during the administration of high concentrations of enflurane, especially if there is associated hypocapnia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
DEF

Anesthésique halogène volatil, administré par inhalation.

CONT

Les agents volatils sont reconnus comme des bronchodilatateurs depuis longtemps, principalement l'halothane. Plus récemment, l'enflurane a démontré son efficacité à une concentration de 1 MAC.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Anestesia y reanimación
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