Comparison of recovery characteristics with two different washout techniques of desflurane anaesthesia: A randomised controlled trial

Conclusions: Slow elimination using FGF of 0.8 L/min significantly prolongs emergence even with low soluble agent like desflurane. SE is not beneficial in decreasing the incidence of EA or hastening psychomotor recovery. Purging technique is, therefore, a better-suited technique with fewer complications for eliminating desflurane.

Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - August 31, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: R Sripriya Charulatha Ravindran Ravishankar Murugesan Source Type: research