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 is an ine gas that has propeies very close to an ideal anesthetic. Rapid induction , insoluble in blood , and tissues. Rapid recovery Potent anesthetic No effect on hepatic, renal and pulmonary function. No significant cardiovascular effects. Not metabolized in body. Fro padmaja 4th edition Page no 193