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Ether : (Inhalational anaesthetic)
  • by schimmelbusch mask.
  • Pungent.
  • Highly inflammable (therefore No Cautery ) (also No cautery in Cyclopropane)
  • Decomposed in light (so stored in amber coloured bottle)
  • Complete Anaesthetic
  • Does not depress Myocardium.
  • Does not depress Respiration.
  • Potent Bronchodialator.
  • Preserves ciliary activity
  • Increases secretions
  • High nausea and vomiting.
  • Cross placenta barriers (Thiopentone also crosses) - causes hyperglycemia. 


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