Volatile anesthetics and mucociliary clearance

Kesimci E., Bercin S., Kutluhan A., Ural A., Yamanturk B., Kanbak O.

MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA, vol.74, no.4, pp.107-111, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 74 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.107-111
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. The aim of this prospective, randomized, double blind study was to evaluate the possible modification of in vivo nasal mucociliary clearance by three different volatile agents: sevoflurane, isollurane and desflurane, following intravenous induction and tracheal intubation.