Isoflurane (Noun)
Meaning
A widely used inhalation anesthetic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Isoflurane is commonly used as an inhalation anesthetic in human and veterinary medicine due to its effectiveness and safety profile.
- The anesthesiologist carefully administered isoflurane to the patient through a face mask before proceeding with the surgical procedure.
- In veterinary clinics, isoflurane is often the anesthetic of choice for general anesthesia in dogs and cats.
- Studies have shown that isoflurane has a rapid onset of action and provides stable hemodynamics during surgery.
- Isoflurane was chosen as the anesthetic agent for the patient's heart surgery due to its minimal effects on cardiovascular function.