Table 3.
P50 and HC (median and interquartile range, IQR) of controls and three inhaled anesthetics at low, medium and high concentration.
| Desflurane median (IQR) | Isoflurane median (IQR) | Sevoflurane median (IQR) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P50 (mmHg) | HC | P50 (mmHg) | HC | P50 (mmHg) | HC | |
| Control | 27.9 (26.3–29.4) | 2.9 (2.7–3.0) | 27.9 (26.3–29.4) | 2.9 (2.7–3.0) | 27.9 (26.3–29.4) | 2.9 (2.7–3.0) |
| Low concentration | 28.1 (26.8–29.2) | 3.0 (2.9–3.1) | 28.7 (27.5–30.8) | 3.0 (2.9–3.3) | 27.8 (26.4–29.6) | 2.9 (2.7–2.9) |
| Medium concentration | 28.8 (27.3–30.6) | 3.2 (3.0–3.3) | 28.9 (27.6–29.9) | 3.3 (3.1–3.4) | 28.1 (27.1–28-7) | 3.1 (2.8–3.2) |
| High concentration | 27.0 (25.7–28.5) | 2.9 (2.7–3.1) | 27.8 (26.5–28.8) | 3.1 (2.9–3.2) | 25.9 (25.0–27.8) | 2.7 (2.5–2.9) |
P50 oxygen partial pressure at 50% saturation, HC the Hill coefficient.