Abstract
Anaesthetic agents display remarkable neuroprotective potential; here, we describe the evidence supporting its use and highlight areas for future development of the field. In particular the application of isoflurane and/or xenon as inhalational neuroprotectants is advocated and evidence for the neuroprotection provided by barbiturates and suppression of cerebral metabolic rate is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia*
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Anesthetics, Inhalation / pharmacology
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Animals
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Humans
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Isoflurane / pharmacology
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Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced
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Nervous System Diseases / prevention & control*
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Neurodegenerative Diseases / chemically induced
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Neurodegenerative Diseases / prevention & control
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Neuroprotective Agents*
Substances
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Anesthetics, Inhalation
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Neuroprotective Agents
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Isoflurane