Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8938287 British Journal of Anaesthesia 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
During sevoflurane anaesthesia, fentanyl causes a rapid reduction in functional residual capacity. This is caused by increased activity of expiratory muscles and an increase in intra-abdominal pressure.
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Fentanyl decreases end-expiratory lung volume in patients anaesthetized with sevoflurane
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