Abstract
Inhalation anesthetics are commonly used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in research facilities. Providing sound general anesthesia to research animals with inhalation anesthetic agents requires anesthetists to possess critical knowledge related to their use. Aside from their pharmacology, the inhalant anesthesia delivery system is an essential component for safer anesthesia practices. The anesthesia delivery system comprises the anesthesia machine, vaporizer, breathing circuits and waste gas anesthetic scavenging system. Understanding these components of the anesthesia delivery system enhances safer anesthesia for animals, anesthetists, and the environment. Therefore, this review is comprised of three parts: (1) inhalation anesthetics' pharmacology properties and characteristics including the key concept of minimum alveolar concentration and organ system effects; (2) for induction and maintenance; and (3) waste anesthetic gas.
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