The most important property in determining the induction of a general anaesthetic agent is_____________?
Correct answer: C. Solubility of anaesthetic in blood
- A. Alveolar exchage
- B. Pulmonary ventilation
- C. Solubility of anaesthetic in blood
- D. solubility of anaesthetic in tissue
Explanation
Low solubility of an inhalational anaesthetic in blood allows its alveolar and brain partial pressures to rise rapidly, producing quick induction. Highly blood-soluble agents are taken up into blood and reach the brain more slowly.
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