Comparison of emergence times with different fresh gas flow rates following desflurane anaesthesia

Conclusions These results suggest that there is the potential to predict emergence time based on fresh gas flow rate following desflurane anaesthesia. It should therefore be possible to use a low-flow technique during the emergence period, in addition to the maintenance period, without delaying recovery if the inhaled anaesthetic is stopped at the predicted time before the end of surgery.
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research