Preliminary Investigation with Fluothane

The Pharmacology of Halothane in Man: A Review

“…Unlike ether, induction of anaesthesia with halothane alone, in our experience, with which Robson and Sheridan (1957) are in agreement, is not usually associated with any degree of excite-ment, but evidence to the contrary has also been published. Mackay (1957) reported a short stage of excitement in patients induced with halothane, while Stephen et al (1957) described a brief but intense period of excitement in the majority of their patients similarly induced.…”

Halothane and Liver Dysfunction: a Retrospective Study

“…(Burns et al, 1957;Stephen et al, 1957;Robson and Sheridan, 1957;Brindle et al, 1957 ;Virtue et al, 1958 ;Little et al, 1958;Carson et al, 1959 ;Visser and Tarrow, 1959 ;Bianchetti et al, 1960). With this background it therefore came as something of a surprise when the reports of serious and often fatal hepatic complications appeared.…”

Cardiac Arrest Following Administration of a High Concentration of Halothane Vapour

“…Abajian et al (1958 and1959) and Mazuzan (1959), 3 cases. In addition, Robson and Sheridan (1957) reported a case in which, clinically, cardiac arrest was believed to have occurred. Such relevant details of these cases as are available are summarized in table II, and the following points are noteworthy:…”