A 3-year-old child is scheduled for an elective hernia repai…
A 3-year-old child is scheduled for an elective hernia repair under general anaesthesia. The anaesthetist plans inhalational induction. Which of the following inhalational agents is most commonly used for induction of anaesthesia in paediatric patients?
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A 25-year-old healthy woman presents for an elective laparoscopic appendicectomy. She has no comorbidities and her vital signs are stable (BP 120/75 mmHg, HR 72 bpm). Rapid induction of anaesthesia with a smooth and rapid recovery is desired. Which induction agent is most appropriate?
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A 45-year-old man is undergoing general anaesthesia using a circle breathing system. During manual ventilation, the anaesthetist adjusts the adjustable pressure limiting (APL) valve. What is the primary function of the APL valve in the breathing system?
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