Desflurane
Diflurane is suitable for inducing and maintaining anesthesia in adults during inpatient or outpatient surgeries; It can only be used as maintenance anesthesia for infants and children, and cannot be used as induction anesthesia.
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Overview
Desflurane is a potent volatile anesthetic agent primarily used for the maintenance of general anesthesia. Synthesized via fluorination, its molecular formula is C3H2F6O with CAS number 57041-69-3.
Application
- Anesthesiology: Rapid induction and emergence in surgical procedures.
- ICU: Short-term sedation for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Diagnostics: Pulmonary function testing in specialized respiratory clinics.
Precautions
Contraindicated in patients with malignant hyperthermia susceptibility. Requires storage in tightly sealed containers at controlled temperatures below 25°C to prevent decomposition and maintain vapor pressure stability.