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desflurane

Known as: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-2-(difluoromethoxy)ethane, (+-)-2-Difluoromethyl 1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ether, Desfluranum 
A fluorinated ether with general anesthetic and muscle relaxant activities. Although the exact mechanism of action has not been established… 
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Broader (2)

Anesthetics, InhalationIsoflurane
Cerebral Arterial Vasoconstriction [PE]Desflurane gas delivered.total:Vol:RptPeriod:Gas delivery system:QnDrug AllergyGeneral Anesthesia [PE]

Narrower (2)

I 653Suprane

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2009
2009
Desflurane induces airway contraction mainly by activating transient receptor potential A1 of sensory C-fibers
We previously reported that desflurane induced airway contraction via antidromic tachykinin release from sensory C-fibers. Here… 
2007
2007
Pretreatment with volatile anesthetics, but not with the nonimmobilizer 1,2-dichlorohexafluorocyclobutane, reduced cell injury in rat cerebellar slices after an in vitro simulated ischemia
Review
2005
Review
2005
Complications of anaesthesia in neuromuscular disorders
2005
2005
Effect of low‐dose N‐acetyl‐cysteine infusion on tourniquet‐induced ischaemia‐reperfusion injury in arthroscopic knee surgery
Background:  Temporary occlusion of blood flow is used during arthroscopic knee surgery in order to provide a bloodless surgical… 
2002
2002
Relaxation of proximal and distal isolated human bronchi by halothane, isoflurane and desflurane
Volatile anaesthetics relax airway smooth muscle in vitro. The amount of relaxation might depend on the type and concentration of… 
2001
2001
Simultaneous determination of fluorinated inhalation anesthetics in blood by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry combined with a headspace autosampler.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
In Vitro Effects of Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Halothane in Isolated Human Right Atria
Background Direct myocardial effects of volatile anesthetics have been studied in various animal species in vitro. This study… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Antiemetic Activity of Propofol after Sevoflurane and Desflurane Anesthesia for Outpatient Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Background Controversy exists regarding the effectiveness of propofol to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting. This… 
1996
1996
Cardiopulmonary effects of desflurane in ponies, after induction of anaesthesia with xylazine and ketamine
Cardiopulmonary parameters were measured in 12 ponies (small horses) before anaesthesia and, following induction with xylazine… 
1995
1995
Cardiovascular Stimulation Induced by Rapid Increases in Desflurane Concentration in Humans Results from Activation of Tracheopulmonary and Systemic Receptors
Background It was hypothesized that stimulation of rapidly adapting airway receptors produces the transient (2–4 min) circulatory… 
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