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Halothane is no longer used in the developed world due to the risk of halothane hepatitis, which has a very high mortality. | Halothane is no longer used in the developed world due to the risk of halothane hepatitis, which has a very high mortality. | ||
The halogenated ethers, mostly sevoflurane, are widely used anaesthetic drugs. | The halogenated ethers, mostly sevoflurane, are widely used anaesthetic drugs. Sevoflurane is usually the first choice, while desfluran can be used if faster recovery is necessary. | ||
== Indications == | == Indications == | ||