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Halothane is widely used as a volatile anaesthetic since 1956 [3]. As an alternative, enflurane became available in 1963 [8]. Rapid, precise control of depth of anaesthesia, prompt recovery without sequelae, and a low incidence of side-effects are the main advantages of these drugs. While changes of central haemodynamics are well established, little information is available on how halothane and enflurane affect the microhaemodynamics, as well as the supply of oxygen and substrates to the tissue.
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Franke, N., Endrich, B., Meßmer, K. (1982). Microcirculatory Effects of Halothane and Enflurane. In: Peter, K., Jesch, F. (eds) Inhalation Anaesthesia Today and Tomorrow. Anaesthesiologie und Intensivmedizin / Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, vol 150. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68713-6_14
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