Halothane

Question 1

What is halothane?

Answer 1

Halogenated hydrocarbon

Question 2

What is the molecular weight of halothane?

Answer 2

197

Question 3

What is the boiling point of halothane?

Answer 3

50.2 degrees C

Question 4

What is the SVP at 20 degrees C for halothane?

Answer 4

32.3 kPa

Question 5

What is the oil:gas coefficient for halothane?

Answer 5

224

Question 6

What is the blood:gas coefficient for halothane?

Answer 6

2.3

Question 7

What is the MAC of halothane in 100% O2?

Answer 7

0.75

Question 8

What is the MAC of halothane in 70% N2O?

Answer 8

0.29

Question 9

What % of halothane is metabolised?

Answer 9

20%

Question 10

What toxic effects might happen with halothane?

Answer 10

Hepatitis

Question 11

How does halothane affect the CVS?

Answer 11

Decreases SVR, MAP, HR ++, CO, contractility, sensitises the myocardium to catecholamines ++