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My vet uses sevoflurane which is suppose to be even a little safer: What is different about sevoflurane? It is less soluble than isoflurane, which means that inductions and recoveries are even faster. Mask inductions with sevoflurane were faster and of better quality than with isoflurane in one study (Johnson, et al, 1998). Sevoflurane also appears to be better tolerated by mask induction, because it has low pungency and low airway irritability. Since sevoflurane is less potent than isoflurane (MAC for sevoflurane is 2.4% for dogs), the vaporizer setting usually needs to be higher than for isoflurane. Although the amount of metabolism of sevoflurane by the liver is slightly greater than for isoflurane, the extent of metabolism is similar to isoflurane due to its insolubility (hence rapid elimination). Link for article: http://www.surgivet.com/smart/archives/Isoflurane%20vs%20Sevoflurane.pdf#search=%22Isoflurane%20vs%20Sevoflurane%20in%20pets%22 Click here if above doesn't work -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com ------------ BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com |
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