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 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 74 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Title of Journal : MINERVA ANESTESIOLOGICA
  • Page Numbers: pp.107-111

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.