Abstract
Metabolism-based toxicity of volatile anesthetic agents has been a concern of anesthesiologists for 4 decades. The introduction of new volatile anesthetics, medical-legal concerns, and new research has led to reexamination of traditionally accepted theories. This chapter provides a framework to interpret the relevant basic and clinical pharmacology of anesthesia toxicity..
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 478-487 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Problems in Anesthesia |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Oct 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine