1. How does general anesthesia affect the patient?

2. In which two ways can general anesthesia be administered?

3. Describe nitrous oxide (N2O).

4. How are volatile anesthetics changed from a liquid to a gas so that they can be inhaled by the patient?

5. Describe the characteristics of desflurane.

Q171;

1. Why is desflurane suitable for ambulatory surgery procedures?

2. Which characteristic of desflurane makes it the agent of choice for obese patients?

3. Why is desflurane not used for an inhalation induction?

4. Differentiate between inhalation and intravenous induction.

5. Which characteristics of sevoflurane make it the anesthetic agent of choice for children?