CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS OF BROMOTRIFLUOROMETHANE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the central nervous system effects of bromotrifluoromethane (CBrF3) using electrophysiological methods and to compare these results with exposure to halothane, a close chemical congener and general anesthetic agent. The data presented support the hypothesis that CBrF3 produces cortical depression with relative sparing of the reticular activating system, permitting alterations in performance without loss of consciousness. It is possible that a component of thalamic depression is also present contributing to EEG slowing and decreased amplitude of the primary cortical response.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0710442

Entities

People

  • Ethard W. Van Stee
  • Kenneth C. Back
  • Paul M. Chikos Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Breathing
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Anesthesia
  • Arteries
  • Biomedical Research
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Central Nervous System
  • Detectors
  • Electroencephalography
  • Nerves
  • Nervous System
  • New York
  • Respiration
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Systems Analysis and Design