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sevoflurane

Known as: fluoromethyl-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl ether, Ether, Fluoromethyl 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl-, sevorane 
A fluorinated isopropyl ether with general anesthetic property. Although the mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, sevoflurane may act… 
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Anesthetics, InhalationEthersMethyl EthersPlatelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Drug AllergyGeneral Anesthesia [PE]Kidney Failure, AcuteLiver diseases

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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Disruption of Frontal–Parietal Communication by Ketamine, Propofol, and Sevoflurane
Introduction:Directional connectivity from anterior to posterior brain regions (or “feedback” connectivity) has been shown to be… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Neonatal Exposure to Sevoflurane Induces Abnormal Social Behaviors and Deficits in Fear Conditioning in Mice
Background:Neonatal exposure to anesthetics that block N-methyl-d-aspartate receptors and/or hyperactivate &ggr;-aminobutyric… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Cardioprotective Properties of Sevoflurane in Patients Undergoing Coronary Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass Are Related to the Modalities of Its Administration
Background:Experimental studies have related the cardioprotective effects of sevoflurane both to preconditioning properties and… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Effects of Sevoflurane, Propofol, and Adjunct Nitrous Oxide on Regional Cerebral Blood Flow, Oxygen Consumption, and Blood Volume in Humans
Background Anesthetic agents, especially volatile anesthetics and nitrous oxide (N2O), are suspected to perturb cerebral… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Emergence agitation in paediatric patients after sevoflurane anaesthesia and no surgery: a comparison with halothane
This study was designed to compare the emergence characteristics of sevoflurane with halothane anaesthesia in paediatric patients… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Direct cerebral vasodilatory effects of sevoflurane and isoflurane.
BACKGROUND The effect of volatile anesthetics on cerebral blood flow depends on the balance between the indirect vasoconstrictive… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Inhalation induction with sevoflurane: a double-blind comparison with propofol.
We conducted a randomized, double-blind comparison of 8% sevoflurane and propofol as induction agents for day-case cystoscopy in… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Greater Incidence of Delirium during Recovery from Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Preschool Boys
Background: In the authors' clinical experience, preschool children are more likely to show delirium after sevoflurane than are… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Comparison of Emergence and Recovery Characteristics of Sevoflurane, Desflurane, and Halothane in Pediatric Ambulatory Patients
This study compares the emergence and recovery characteristics of sevoflurane, desflurane, and halothane in children undergoing… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
The Pharmacology of Sevoflurane in Infants and Children
Background:Sevoflurane is a new volatile anesthetic with physical properties that should make it suitable for anesthesia in… 
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