Inhalation and Intravenous Anesthetic Agents: Pros and Cons
Published in Biomedical Research
Anesthesia is an indispensable component of modern medicine, enabling the safe and
humane performance of surgical and diagnostic procedures. Among the various methods of
inducing general anesthesia, inhalation and intravenous routes are the most commonly
utilized. These two classes of agents differ significantly in terms of pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, clinical applications, and side effect profiles. This comprehensive review
examines and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of inhalation and intravenous
anesthetics, delving into their mechanisms of action, common agents, physiological effects,
environmental impact, and patient outcomes. Through this analysis, anesthesiologists can
make informed decisions tailored to individual patient needs and surgical circumstances.
Dr. Somchai Amornyotin is a Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. From 2005 until 2009 he was the chief of the Anesthesiology Division of Siriraj GI Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. His first scientific paper was published in Thailand in 1999. He has practiced anesthesia for gastrointestinal endoscopy since 2002. He was on the committee of Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital in 2005. More than 80 of his articles have been published in Thai and international medical journals. Dr. Amornyotin is a member and committee of the Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand, the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, and many scientific societies. He is the reviewer and editor of many international journals.
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