The pharmacology of inhaled anesthetics /
Edmond I. Eger II, James B. Eisenkraft, Richard B. Weiskopf.
- 3rd ed.
- [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
- xvi, 327 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
"Sponsored by the Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation"--Page viii.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
History of modern inhaled anesthetics -- Physical properties -- MAC -- Mechanisms of inhaled anesthetic actions -- Pharmacokinetics -- Mutagenic & immune effects of inhaled anesthetics -- Inhaled anesthetic effects on breathing, airways, & ventilation/perfusion relationships -- Circulatory effects of inhaled anesthetics -- Neuromuscular effects of inhaled anesthetics -- Central nervous system effects of inhaled anesthetics -- Metabolism of potent inhaled anesthetics -- Effects of inhaled anesthetics on the liver -- Effects of inhaled anesthetics on the kidney -- Vaporization & delivery of potent inhaled anesthetics -- Clinical applications of inhaled anesthetics -- Recipes for delivery of the (nearly) ideal anesthetic -- Study questions.