- Powerful general anesthetic used in surgical settings for both inpatient and outpatient procedures
- General anesthetic drug desflurane.
- It is a halogenated ether used for inhalation
- Product is a volatile liquid that is vaporized and administered to a patient via inhalation, typically through an anesthesia machine
Features:
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Induction and/or Maintenance of Anesthesia:
- Used to either initiate or maintain a state of unconsciousness during surgery for adults
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Maintenance of Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients:
- Also indicated for maintaining anesthesia in children, but only after induction has been done with another agent and the child has been intubated
- Generally NOT used for inducing anesthesia in pediatric patients due to a high risk of respiratory side effects like coughing and laryngospasm
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Rapid Onset and Recovery:
- Known for its low solubility in blood and tissues, which allows for rapid "wash-in" and "wash-out"
- This means that the onset of anesthesia is fast, and patients can recover and emerge from anesthesia quickly, which is particularly beneficial in same-day or ambulatory surgery settings
