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Precautions when using halothane.

R Gleed
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Halothane is a potent inhaled anesthetic that is used extensively in veterinary practice. Certain properties and side effects warrant careful monitoring of patients anesthetized with it and may preclude its use in certain individuals.

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Anesthesia, InhalationAnimalsBody Temperature RegulationCatsDogsHalothaneHeartLiverMalignant HyperthermiaNebulizers and VaporizersJournal Article

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R Gleed. 1992. Precautions when using halothane.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0195-5616(92)50623-4

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