Desflurane

Question 1

What is desflurane?

Answer 1

Fluorinated methyl ethyl ether

Question 2

What is the molecular weight of desflurane?

Answer 2

168

Question 3

What is the boiling point of desflurane?

Answer 3

22.8 degrees C

Question 4

What is the SVP of desflurane at 20 degrees C?

Answer 4

89.2 kPa

Question 5

What is the oil:gas coefficient of desflurane?

Answer 5

29

Question 6

What is the blood:gas coefficient of desflurane?

Answer 6

0.4

Question 7

What is the MAC in 100% O2 of desflurane?

Answer 7

6.6

Question 8

What is the MAC in 70% N2O of desflurane?

Answer 8

2.5

Question 9

What % of desflurane is metabolised?

Answer 9

0.02

Question 10

What are the CVS effects of desflurane?

Answer 10

Decreases SVR, MAP
Increases HR ++
CO maintained
Contractility maintained
It is the most irritant gas to the airways