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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 ==