The Effects of Low Flow and Normal Flow Desflurane Anesthesia

When the MAC value of desflurane was 1, fresh gas flow was decreased to 0.5 L/min (60% O2+40% air). Hemodynamic parameters, SpO2 and BIS values were recorded after induction, at the beginning of low flow/normal flow anesthesia and every 5 minutes during surgery. The patients were observed in terms of side effects and complications during the operation and in the postoperative period. To research the liver and the kidney functions, blood samples were taken pre-induction, post-surgery, and at the postoperative 24th hour by venous route.