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  • Title: A comparison of waste gas concentrations during xenon or nitrous oxide anaesthesia.
    Author: Coburn M, Baumert JH, Zühlsdorff A, Hein M, Fries M, Rossaint R.
    Journal: Eur J Anaesthesiol; 2008 Sep; 25(9):748-51. PubMed ID: 18405409.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare waste gas concentrations during xenon or nitrous oxide anaesthesia. METHODS: A total of 64 patients were included in this study. Gas concentrations were measured with a mass spectrometer during anaesthesia. The probes were taken beside the patient's head and thorax and at a height of 180 cm above and at the floor level. RESULTS: In both groups, waste gas concentrations peak after intubation and extubation. Waste gas levels during xenon anaesthesia are low compared with nitrous oxide. CONCLUSIONS: The low waste gas levels of xenon seem to be beneficial compared to nitrous oxide.
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