sevoflurane


sevoflurane

Anesthesiology An inhalation anesthetic Pros Pleasant odor–used in children Cons Unstable in soda lime, used in anesthesia circuits to absorb CO2; may break down to toxic products. See Inhalation anesthetic, Compound A.

sevoflurane

A recently-introduced volatile, non-irritant, pleasant-smelling inhalational general anaesthetic that causes rapid induction and from which recovery is also rapid.