Diffusion Hypoxia may be associated with the use of?

VPT-0095

QUESTION

Diffusion Hypoxia may be associated with the use of?

OPTIONS

(A) Halothane
(B) Isoflurane
(C) Nitrous Oxide
(D) Any inhalation anaesthetic

ANSWER

(C) Nitrous Oxide

EXPLANATION

Diffusion hypoxia is classically associated with nitrous oxide because rapid movement of nitrous oxide from blood into alveoli after anesthesia dilutes alveolar oxygen. It is not the characteristic post-anesthetic problem of halothane, isoflurane, or every inhalant anesthetic.

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