| A | B |
|---|
| Halothane | Sweet smell makes it easy to use in children |
| Nitrous oxide | Needs addition of other agents for longer procedures |
| Desflurane | May cause coughing and excitement during induction |
| Thiopental sodium | A barbiturate; low incidence of post-operative nausea & vomiting |
| Ketamine HCl | Emergence reactions such as hallucinations, unpleasant dreams, & restlessness are common |
| Propofol | Short-acting; patient becomes responsive quickly post-operatively |
| Fentanyl | Excellent post-operative analgesia, but may cause significant respiratory depression |
| Tetracaine | Used for local or regional anesthesia |
