Sevoflurane anesthesia deteriorates pulmonary surfactant promoting alveolar collapse in male Sprague–Dawley rats
In conclusion, the observed changes in surfactant composition and viscosity properties suggest a direct effect of sevoflurane on surfactant function, a factor potentially involved in anesthetic-induced alterations in lung mechanics.
Source: Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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