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The movement of anesthetic molecules from their source (vaporizer) to site of action (tissue) follows a partial pressure gradient.
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Ernst, E.A. (1986). Pharmacokinetics of Anesthetic Gases. In: List, W.F., Schalk, H.V., Fitzal, S. (eds) Aktueller Stand der klinischen Anaesthesie. Anaesthesiologie und Intensivmedizin / Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, vol 190. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71229-6_35
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