Sevoflurane Paediatric Induction — FRCA Final MCQ

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Preferred inhalational induction agent for paediatric patients and why?

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Correct answer: A — Sevoflurane — non-pungent, smooth induction

Sevoflurane: non-pungent (unlike desflurane/isoflurane which cause coughing, laryngospasm), relatively low blood:gas coefficient (0.65), smooth induction. Desflurane has lowest coefficient (0.42) but too pungent for inhalational induction. Halothane unavailable in UK.

Reference: APAGBI – 2023 – Standards for paediatric anaesthesia