Regarding Xenon anesthesia all are true accept: (A) Slow induction and recovery, (B) Non explosive, (C) Minimal cardiovascular side-effects, (D) Low blood solubility
Answer is A. Xenon Advantages of Xenon Anesthesia 1. Ine (probably nontoxic to liver and kidney with no metabolism) 2. Minimal effect on CVS function 3. Lowest blood solubility (Lowest blood gas paition coefficient) therefore rapid induction and recovery. 4. Does not trigger malignant hypehermia 5. Environmental friendly 6. Non-explosive Disadvantages of Xenon Anesthesia 1. High cost 2. Low potency (MAC = 70%) 3. No commercially available anaesthesia equipment.