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In the earliest surgical procedures, which made use of anesthesia, ether was used. Nowadays, there are literally dozens of different types of anesthetic gases that may be used depending upon the surgery performed, the patient's allergy (to medications) profile, among several factors.
The most commonly used is nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.
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∙ 15y agoThere are quite a few gases used in general anaesthesia.
Desflurane, sevoflurane and isoflurane are the most widely used gases and are often combined with nitrous oxide.
Haloflurane, enflurane and methoxyflurane are also used but are less popular.
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∙ 9y agoThe most common gases used in anesthesia today are desflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane. These gases are often used in conjunction with injected anesthetics.
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∙ 11y agoOne of them it is N2O.
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