Table 2.
The Six Inert Gases Used in MIGET and Their Blood-Gas Partition Coefficients (λ)
| Gas | Blood-gas partition coefficient (approximate) |
|---|---|
| SF6 | 0.005 |
| Ethane | 0.1 |
| Cyclopropane | 0.5 |
| Isoflurane | 2.0 |
| Diethyl ether | 12.0 |
| Acetone | 300.0 |
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