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Class
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Inhalational Anesthetic
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Mechanism of Action
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CNS depressant
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Onset / Duration
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Immediate / 2 – 5 minutes after cessation
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Indications
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Pain secondary to trauma / burn, renal calculi
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Contraindications
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cannot comprehend verbal instructions, intoxicated with alcohol or drugs, head-injury associated with altered LOC, COPD, thoracic injury, abdominal pain suggestive of bowel obstruction, hypoxic
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Precautions
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Ventilate the patient compartment well
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Side Effects
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Delirium
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Interactions
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None
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Dosage
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50% NO / 50% O2
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