desflurane · Medicine question

Why can recovery be relatively quick?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Desflurane dissolves poorly in blood and tissues and is removed mainly through the lungs, allowing its effect to fall promptly after administration stops.

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